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Lilly Asks Residents to Submit their Ideas on Cutting State Spending
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is promoting an opportunity for taxpayers to submit state government cost-saving ideas through her office to the State Government Suggestion Award Board.
Manley Backs Legislation to Increase Reporting Surrounding Opioid-Related Deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to help suburban communities address the opioid epidemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting legislation that would increase data sent to the state after an opioid-related death.
Hoffman Bill to Aid Reconstruction of Local School Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation out of the Illinois House this week that would provide a cost-effective financing option for the reconstruction of Wolf Branch Middle School that has been damaged by mine subsidence.
Crespo Passes Bill Demanding Better Accounting of Rauner’s Unpaid Bills, Late Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is demanding the state follow commonsense accounting practices to begin paying down a multibillion dollar backlog of bills allowed to pile up during Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget crisis. Crespo voted to pass bipartisan legislation that will require the governor to account for old bills and late fees in his budget proposals.
Lilly Legislation Seeks to Prevent Price Spikes in Generic Drugs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is pushing legislation to keep the costs of generic drugs and medicine affordable and prevent massive price spikes in the future as a way to increase corporate profits.
Walsh Legislation Helps Fight Carjacking
JOLIET, Ill. –State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is cosponsoring legislation to help fight carjacking by curbing the possession of stolen vehicles.
Rep. Mayfield Backing Legislation to Combat Illinois’ Shortage of Teachers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –As a shortage of teachers continues to plague communities in all areas of Illinois, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is supporting multiple legislative efforts to attract and keep educators in the state.
Kifowit Passes Legislation to Crack Down on Sexual Misconduct
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amidst a continued conversation on how to reduce sexual assault and harassment in all forms, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, helped pass legislation on Friday making it a sex crime for rogue members of law enforcement to have sex with those under arrest or in custody.
Mussman-Supported Bill to Block Politician Pay Raise Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to prevent an automatic pay increase for state lawmakers from taking effect next year has passed the House.
Stuart Recognizes Edwardsville Young Author
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, attended the Edwardsville School District 7 School Lunch Debt Solutions family trivia night fundraiser on Friday and recognized first grader Joby Nelson for his authorship of a children’s book that he published to donate the proceeds to Edwardsville’s efforts to pay off the school’s lunch debt.
Stuart Bill to Block Pay Increase for Legislators Passes through House
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Last week, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to pass legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for legislators and statewide elected office holders.
Welch Bill Allows Universities to Establish Bridge Program for Underrepresented Students
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is seeking to expand university opportunities to historically underrepresented students through a new bridge program that Illinois colleges will be empowered to employ thanks to legislation he is sponsoring.
Mussman Measure to Protect Illinois Taxpayers from Federal Tax Increase Passes Out of House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, designed to defend Illinois taxpayers from increased tax rates passed out of the Illinois House.
Scherer Passes Bill to Address Central Illinois’ Substitute Teacher Shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill introduced by State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to help encourage more people to become substitute teachers passed the Illinois House of Representatives.
Scherer Measure to Promote Good Government Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that would require the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to consolidate their offices to Sangamon County passed out of the Illinois House with strong bipartisan support.
Rep. Flowers to Require ISBE to Prepare Disadvantaged Students for Specialized Workforce
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As technological advancements cause manufacturing to require a more skilled workforce, state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House that would introduce a new state program aimed at educating underserved students.
Harper Stands with Women, Joins Effort to Ratify Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, is joining the fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee constitutional protections against gender-based discrimination.
Hernandez Backs Legislation to Protect Immigrant Families from Rental Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is supporting legislation that would put protections in place to ensure landlords cannot discriminate against their tenants based on an immigration status, giving immigrants renting their homes a peace of mind.