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Mussman: Governor Must Take Action on Promise to Move State Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the moments after Governor Rauner’s budget address to the General Assembly, state Rep. Michelle Mussman released the following statement:
Jones: Nothing New from Rauner
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, released the following statement in response to the governor’s annual budget address:
Hoffman Demands Governor, Agencies Release Report on Legionnaires at Quincy Veterans’ Home
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the multiple diagnoses of Legionnaires’ disease at the Quincy Illinois Veterans’ Home, which claimed the lives of thirteen veterans or their spouses, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is moving forward to demand answers.
Mussman Sponsors Measure to Increase Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To combat the tobacco industry and to keep cigarettes and other tobacco products out of the hands of young adults, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is sponsoring a new measure to increase the age to buy tobacco products to 21.
Kifowit and Chapa LaVia Disturbed by Rauner’s Comments about Veterans’ Home Deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During a recent meeting with the Crain’s Chicago Business Editorial Board, Gov. Bruce Rauner, when questioned about his administration’s response to the legionella outbreaks at the state-run Quincy Veterans’ home which resulted in the deaths of 13 veterans and 61 infections, said he would not have done anything differently. State Reps. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, call on the governor to take responsibility.
Kifowit Demands Documents Released Relating to Veterans’ Home Deaths
AURORA, Ill. – Following a state hearing looking into the deaths that occurred at the state-run Quincy Veterans Home, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to release the documents and e-mail communications between the facility and state agencies.
Hoffman Introduces Package to Support Illinois, American Made Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to stimulate job growth in Illinois and the United States, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, introduced a two legislative proposals this week that would create local jobs and keep taxpayer dollars in the state.
Hernandez to Host Personal Finances Workshop at Morton College
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is teaming up with the Attorney General’s office, and the Comptroller’s office to help students prepare for life after college. She will be hosting a Managing Student Loan Debt and Finances Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Morton College, located at 3801 S Central Ave in Cicero.
Lilly-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As of Jan. 1, individual or group accidental health insurance coverage companies are prohibited from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions under a new law supported by State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park.
Scherer’s Event to Help People Save on Taxes
DECATUR, Ill. – To help people in the community save more on their state income taxes this coming April, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a state income tax seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 13th starting at 5 p.m. at the Richland Community Colleges Shilling Education Center, located at 1 College Park in Decatur.
Kifowit Explores Hydroponic Farming Potential in Illinois
ROCHELLE, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, toured the “Mighty Vine” tomato growhouse in Rochelle as part of her ongoing initiative to find ways the state can expand its economic base through innovative businesses.
Walsh to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic
JOLIET, Ill. – To help residents save money on their monthly utility and phone bills, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are partnering to host a free Utility Bill Clinic on Tuesday, Feb 20 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Will County Senior Center, located at 251 N. Center St. in Joliet.
Lilly-Backed Law Increasing Penalties for Hate Crime Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, will crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship increasing penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes and allowing victims to receive greater financial compensation.
Crespo to Governor: $7.11 Billion in Unaccounted Medicaid Bills are not ‘Fake News’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner falsely claimed that the findings in the Illinois auditor general’s report were fundamentally inaccurate:
Stuart Reads to Children at Maryville Library
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, visited the Maryville Community Library last week to read to children during storytime and participate in their arts and crafts session.
Jones Introduces Bill to Help Homeless Shelters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, has introduced legislation to provide additional funding to homeless shelters.
Lilly Introduces Legislation Aiming to Reduce Teen Tobacco Use
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of Illinois’ comprehensive smoke-free air law, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, introduced legislation to further commit to reducing tobacco use amongst Illinoisans.
Hernandez Responds to Governor’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after the Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address: