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Hernandez Fighting to Expand Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Other Crimes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is pushing for legislation that would put guidelines in place to ensure victims of domestic violence and other crimes like human trafficking have fair and equal access to Nonimmigrant U and T visas.
Andrade-Supported Bill to Bring Fairness to Generic Drug Pricing Advances
CHICAGO – In an effort to crack-down on the price-gouging of generic and off-patent drugs, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to prohibit the practice of excessive price increases by drug manufacturers in Illinois.
Welch Passes Legislation Aiming To Stem Violence and Arrests at Schools, With a Focus on Mental Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve school safety, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, passed legislation creating grants to encourage schools to make innovative solutions to reduce school violence and arrest in communities with a high percentage of at-risk youth.
House Approves Stuart Measure Increasing Transparency, Fiscal Responsibility in Governor’s Office Hiring Practices
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To increase fiscal transparency in the governor’s office and state government, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring the Truth in Hiring Act to prevent the governor’s office from paying its employees out of budgets intended to fund services for children, veterans and the elderly.
Harper, King Offer Shred-A-Thon to Local Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, partnered with Ald. Sophia King to offer residents a chance to destroy outdated and sensitive documents at their Shred-A-Thon event. “Everyone is vulnerable to falling victim to identity...
DeLuca-backed Bill to Cap Excessive Tolls Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, that lowers the amount of money the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority can charge towed trailers and medium trucks at toll booths passed out of the House.
Rep. Kifowit, Sen. Cullerton call out Rauner Administration for Shifting Blame in Quincy Veterans’ Home Crisis
AURORA, Ill. – In response to emails from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s former deputy chief of staff Darlene Senger suggesting the administration shift blame for 13 deaths at the Quincy Veterans’ Home to Sen. Tammy Duckworth, USMC Veteran state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, and US Army Veteran state Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, released the following statement:
Scherer Measure to Raise Salaries for Illinois Teachers Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage that is plaguing Illinois, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently passed legislation out of the Illinois House to increase the base salary for teachers.
Kifowit Passes Legislation to Ensure Fair Reimbursements for Neighborhood Pharmacies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help save neighborhood pharmacies and protect competition in the pharmaceutical market, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, helped pass bipartisan legislation to ensure local, independently-owned pharmacies receive fair reimbursements from insurers.
Harper Pushes for Greater Access to Healthy Food Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help combat the lack of access to healthy foods in the South Side of Chicago, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, passed legislation to extend the state’s Healthy Local Food Incentives Program.
Crespo Passes Legislation to Promote Local Tourism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, passed legislation through the House which aims to grow the economy of suburban communities like Schaumburg and others across the state by promoting tourism.
Mah Passes Legislation Protecting Consumers from Hidden Rebate Fees
CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to protect consumers, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, passed legislation prohibiting businesses from issuing rebate cards with hidden charges that could potentially leave the rebate worthless.
Stuart Introduces Legislation for Fair Funding for SIUE
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – After the decision of the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees to strike down a fair funding proposal for SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville, state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, advanced a package of bills to ensure that SIU Edwardsville receives their fair share of funding and resources.
Manley Supports Legislation to Help Victims of Sexual Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is fighting to improve care for young survivors of sexual assault by sponsoring legislation giving more pediatricians the ability to treat survivors under the age of 13.
Harper Urban Agriculture Zones Bill Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, that allows for the creation of local urban agricultural zones across communities in Illinois to help residents grow their own produce passed the Illinois House.
Jones Legislation Ensure Black History Taught in Public Schools and Universities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed legislation to guarantee that African American History is taught in public schools, community colleges, and public universities.
Stuart Sponsors Legislation to Prevent Job Outsourcing, Support Illinois Jobs
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To make sure that companies prioritize Illinois jobs and to prevent outsourcing, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, sponsored and voted to pass House Bill 4081 to create tough new financial penalties on corporations that ship call centers and their jobs out of state or overseas.
Scherer Backed Measure to Block Lawmaker Pay Raise Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to block automatic salary increases for politicians recently passed the House with bipartisan support.