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Hernandez-Backed Effort to Protect Dreamers from Being Denied Professional Licenses to Go Into Effect — Legislación Apoyada por Hernández Protegiendo Dreamers de ser Negados Licencias Profesionales Tomará Efecto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – “Dreamers” will be ensured of eligibility to teach, practice law and receive other state professional licenses under legislation backed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2019.
Harper Seeks Community Input for Bill Ideas in New General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To start the 101st General Assembly in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is asking her constituents to submit legislative ideas that she can introduce to become law in 2019.
Andrade Encourages Residents to Submit Legislative Ideas
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to submit their ideas for new laws for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
Hoffman Appointed to Incoming Gov. Pritzker’s Restoring Illinois’ Infrastructure Committee
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov.-elect Juliana Stratton continue to unveil committees to advise their incoming administration, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been appointed to co-chair the Restoring Illinois’ Infrastructure Committee.
Mussman Points to Safe Shopping Guide as Helpful Resource for Holiday Gift Buying
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging families to review the 2018 edition of the attorney general’s Safe Shopping Guide to help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Attorney General Madigan issues the guide annually to...
Scherer Seeks Nominations for 2019 Volunteer Service Awards
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D- Decatur, is encouraging area residents to submit nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.
Kifowit Welcomes Legislative Ideas from Residents
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, encourages residents to submit ideas for new laws for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
Lilly Looking for Constituent Input on New Bill Ideas
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is seeking local residents’ ideas for new progressive legislative proposals to be introduced next year to tackle common problems and improve Illinois for everyone.
Harper’s Urban Agriculture Zones Bill Becomes Law Following Successful Senate Override
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following successful veto overrides in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Sonya Harper’s, D-Chicago, legislation that will create local urban agricultural zones across communities in Illinois to help residents grow their own produce is now law.
Stuart to Host Holiday Food Drive
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local food pantries stock up for the winter, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, along with the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) and the United Congregations of the Metro East (UCM) will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items.
Lilly Sponsors Resolution to Ensure Greater Black History Curriculum in Illinois’s Schools
CHICAGO – To strengthen Illinois schools’ African American history curriculum, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation to review Illinois’ current requirements.
Scherer Calling on Community to Support Victims of Taylorville Tornado
DECATUR, Ill. – Following Saturday’s tornado that devastated the community of Taylorville, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Slaughter Seeks Legislative Input from Local Residents
CHICAGO – With the 101st General Assembly scheduled to begin in January, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is asking for local residents to submit ideas for new laws and to voice their opinion on what issues should be legislative priorities for the district.
Hoffman Overrides Governor’s Veto of Bill to Help Workers and Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently led successful efforts to override the governor’s veto of legislation to bring coverage and relief to injured workers by holding workers’ compensation insurers accountable.
Crespo Appointed to Pritzker’s Educational Success Committee
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, was appointed by Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker to serve as a member of his transition team’s Educational Success Committee. The committee is made up of 35 subject-matter experts who will advise the incoming administration on the needs of Illinois’ education systems.
Hoffman: Supreme Court Decision a Major Blow to Labor Unions
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s anti-union ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Chairman of the House Labor and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement Wednesday:
Mussman Leads Effort to Link Patients with Lifesaving Bone Marrow Donors
State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently passed a measure that highlights the dire need for more bone marrow donors in Illinois. In order to raise collective awareness of lifesaving bone marrow donations, Mussman is encouraging area residents to talk to friends and family members about becoming a donor to help others through their toughest times.
Andrade Urges Congress to Act on Immigration Reform
State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to the recent events concerning immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border: