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Manley Plan Would Automatically Renew Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To make it easier for seniors to save money on property taxes, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, has introduced legislation that would allow seniors who have qualified for the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption to not have to reapply for it annually statewide.
Mason Advocates for Pathway into Cybersecurity Industry for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To improve and expand the professional opportunities available to military veterans, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced legislation that would provide them with a path to specialize in the cybersecurity field.
State Rep. West to Host “Coffee with Maurice” throughout Rockford in March
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is inviting residents to a series of coffee shop stops that he will host across Rockford on Mondays during the month of March.
Lilly Pushing Bill to Help Students Get Ahead in Competitive Workforce
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local students will be better prepared to enter a competitive workforce under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, which will teach young people good work ethics at an early age.
Latino Caucus Applauds Dr. Carmen Ayala’s Historic Appointment as Head of ISBE
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus commends Governor J.B. Pritzker’s commitment to diversity in appointing Dr. Carmen Ayala as the superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, making her not only the first Latina, but the first person of color and a woman to serve as the permanent superintendent.
Bristow, Stuart Remind Residents about Health and Wellness Fair this Friday
ALTON, Ill. – To give residents in the Metro East access to a wide variety of healthcare services, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hatheway Cultural Center on the Lewis and Clark Community College Campus, located at 5800 Godfrey Rd. in Godfrey.
Yednock Supports New Options for Hunters and Fishers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation that would support local hunters and sportsman by creating an easier and streamlined hunting and fishing license that would be valid for five years in Illinois.
Harper Proposes Measure to Institute Smarter Sentencing in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to criminal justice reform, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is proposing a major overhaul of Illinois’ sentencing laws, easing reliance on unfair mandatory minimum sentences and providing judges with discretion to use alternative sentences.
Lilly Fighting for Fair Health Care for Incarcerated Individuals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to eliminate unfair health care fees for individuals in correctional facilities who are seeking emergency and preventative medical services.
Andrade Supports Women’s Reproductive Health Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect a women’s health care needs, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill that would grant every woman the right to have control over their reproductive health.
Crespo Introduces Legislation to Make Sales Taxes More Transparent
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his continuing fight to make government transparent to citizens, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, announced he is sponsoring legislation to require the itemization of sales taxes on customer receipts.
Hoffman Legislation to Safeguard Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is introducing legislation that would provide new and enhanced workplace protections for workers on the job.
Jones Helps Local Seniors Understand Their Legal Resources During Event
LYNWOOD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, was joined by representatives from the Center for Disability and Elder Law to assist seniors on how to utilize their available legal tools.
Mussman Continues Fight to Make Birth Control More Accessible to Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy work to protect women’s unique health care needs, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is carrying legislation through the House that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control to women.
Hernandez to Fight for Immigrant Community as Assistant Majority Leader
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement following her selection as assistant majority leader of the House of Representatives:
State Rep. Ford to Join Father of Violence Victim to Call for Reactivation of State Violence Prevention Task Force
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will call on the governor and state legislative leaders to reactivate a dormant Violent Crime Task Force designed to provide recommendations to fight crime Thursday at a press conference in the Thompson Center...
Harper to Chair Panel Focused on Environmental Harms in Communities of Color
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will fight to stop lead contamination and promote green jobs in underserved communities as chair a new subcommittee focusing on the impact of pollution, climate change and other environmental hazards in communities of color.
Mason Introduces Measure to Protect Seniors from Predatory Contracts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Seniors would have more time to cancel contracts with predatory and deceptive door-to-door salesmen under legislation introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.