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Scherer to Host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminars
DECATUR, Ill. – To help local seniors learn ways to protect themselves from becoming victims of identity fraud, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting two senior fraud prevention seminars in the beginning of June.
Manley Supports Legislative Package to Protect Public Higher Education in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help protect higher education institutions in Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting a plan developed by a bipartisan group of legislators to help increase enrollment at state universities.
Rep. Lilly Fights to End Childhood Hunger in Community Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, aims to end childhood hunger in Illinois schools.
Kifowit Passes Legislation to End ‘Golden Parachute’ Payments for Fired Government Employees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, passed legislation to rein in obscenely large severance packages granted to fired or outgoing government employees at taxpayers’ expense.
Gordon-Booth Measure to Address Early Childhood Teachers Shortage Moves to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address the teacher shortage in Illinois, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently passed legislation that would specifically address the need for more Early Childhood educators.
Hoffman Sponsoring Legislation to Honor Retiring Police Officers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring legislation to allow police officers the opportunity to purchase their service badges and firearms upon retirement.
Smith Fights for Middle Class Families, Demands Fair Tax Structure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is fighting to lower taxes on middle-class families in Illinois by supporting a fair tax that requires the wealthiest people throughout the state to pay their fair share, giving working families a tax break.
Rep. Flowers & Rep. Harper Working to End Childhood Hunger in Local Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aims to end childhood hunger in schools throughout the state of Illinois.
Mah Passes Law Requiring Bilingual Notifications of Landline Cancellations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently passed a law that ensures telephone companies provide notifications about proposed cancellation of landlines in Spanish and English.
Gordon-Booth Measure Removes Barriers to Sealing Records, Improves Employment Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to improve the criminal justice system and make it easier for people to find good paying jobs, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently passed legislation to remove financial barriers to seal or expunge criminal records.
Manley Calls on Rauner to Aid Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that women are treated equally in the eyes of the law, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to help pass legislation that would add the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution.
Stuart Supports Legislation to Protect Working Families from Income Tax Increase
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To prevent working families from seeing their income tax bills increase, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is supporting legislation that would extend the standard income tax exemption that is set to partially expire at the end of the year.
Welch Fights to Lower Middle Class Tax Burdens; Demands Wealthy Pay Fair Share
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to provide working and middle class families with tax relief, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is advocating for the adoption of a progressive tax in Illinois, undoing decades of economic injustice for working people.
DeLuca-Backed Bill Closes Loophole in Auto Theft Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is sponsoring legislation that would close a loophole that lets thieves caught carjacking avoid jail time. “While there is robust debate on this issue, there is frankly no excuse for not closing legal...
Crespo Effort to Protect ‘Medically Fragile’ Children Heads to Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is fighting to protect medical care for Illinois’ most at-risk children, including two in the northwest suburbs, who are defined as “medically fragile.” Crespo’s legislation will ensure that children like Michelle Kish of Bartlett and Guilianna Soristo continue to be covered by Medicaid, and not moved into programs with decreased care and high denial rates.
Scherer Takes Action to Close Loopholes to Crack Down on Car Thefts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing a measure that would close a legal loophole that is allowing carjackers back out on the streets.
Walsh Helps Cut Red Tape on Businesses, Create New Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is sponsoring legislation that will remove unnecessary restrictions on businesses and cut red tape to allow them to create more jobs.
Mah Proposal to Protect Immigrant Families from Discriminating Landlords Advances in House
Springfield, Ill. – To create protections for immigrant families that rent homes, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, advanced legislation implementing guidelines that prohibit landlords from discriminating against a tenant based on their immigration status.