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Mussman: New Bill to Protect Illinois Taxpayers from Misguided Federal Tax Plan
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In response to the new federal tax plan, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting a bill designed to shield Illinois taxpayers from increased tax rates.
Stuart to Host Coffee with Katie after Start of Session
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the new legislative session begins in Springfield, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting Coffee with Katie on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Starbucks, located at 1077 Collinsville Crossing Blvd. in Collinsville.
Scherer Joins Eisenhower Students for day at the Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, gave a personal tour of the Capitol, including the House Floor, with students from Molly Reeder-Foust’s art class from Eisenhower High School in Decatur, IL. The students currently have their art projects on public display on the 1st floor of the Capitol.
Scherer-Sponsored Student Loan Bill of Rights Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation aimed at protecting Illinois students from predatory lenders is now law, after efforts by co-sponsor state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to pass the legislation despite a veto by Governor Bruce Rauner.
Kifowit-Supported Bill to Alleviate State Substitute Teacher Shortage Becomes Law
AURORA, Ill. – A proposal to remove cost barriers for substitute teachers, backed by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is now law in an effort to address the state shortage of substitute educators.
Crespo to Host Seminar to Help Residents Learn About Ways to Lower Their State Tax Bill
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will host a free State Tax Credits 101 Seminar for residents on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Township Senior Center, located at 240 IL-59 in Bartlett.
Stuart to Host Free Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Granite City Township
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Residents wanting to learn how to save money on their property tax bills are encouraged to attend a free property tax appeal seminar hosted by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Granite City Township Center located at 2060 Delmar Ave. in Granite City.
Mussman: Students to Receive Accommodations Under Student Loan Bill of Rights
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – A new measure designed to protect students from predatory lending practices, supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will soon become law thanks to bipartisan efforts in the legislature.
Welch: Time for Governor to be Held Accountable for Lives Lost at Veterans’ Home
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration to work more quickly to address the ongoing legionella outbreak at the Quincy Veterans’ Home.
Hernandez-Backed Law to Protect Illinoisans with Pre-existing Conditions Goes Into Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, to prevent health insurance companies from denying care to Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
Manley to Host Facebook Safety Seminar Jan. 9
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will host a Facebook Safety Seminar to provide local residents with safety tips while they are on Facebook and other forms of social media on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, located at 300 W. Briarcliff Rd. in Bolingbrook.
Crespo’s Monumental Debt Transparency Law Goes into Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, that transforms the way state agencies manage their finances and reveals the full extent of the state’s debt obligations has gone into effect as of Jan. 1, 2018.
Kifowit: Questions Remain After Hearing on Veterans Legionnaires’ Deaths
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, participated in a joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committee on Thursday as part of the legislature’s investigation into the deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, which resulted in the deaths of 13 veterans and infected over 50 individuals working or residing at the state-run Quincy home.
Stuart, Citizens Utility Board to Host Free Utility Bill Savings Clinic
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help residents save money on their electricity bills during the winter months, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Citizens Utility Board to host a free utility bill clinic on Friday, Jan. 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caseyville Community Center, located at 909 S. Main St. in Caseyville.
Crespo Backed Measure Providing Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions Goes Into Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, which prevents health insurance companies from denying care to Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions has gone into effect as of Jan. 1, 2018.
Lilly Seeking Input from Residents to Help Create Legislative Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is asking constituents for their input on legislative priorities for the upcoming spring session of the General Assembly beginning in January.
Mussman-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Takes Effect in Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – A new state law supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to preserve healthcare coverage for over 1 million Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions recently took effect, ensuring that Illinois residents will be exempt from changes to pre-existing condition coverage that may come from Washington D.C. and the Trump administration.
Hoffman-Backed Law to Help Veterans Receive College Credit for Service Takes Effect
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Veterans will be eligible to receive college credit for their service under a new law supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.