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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.
Manley Works to Create Illinois Council on Women and Girls
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting legislation to create an Illinois Council on Women and Girls aimed at increasing public dialogue and legislative action for women.
Mussman Bill Protects Identity of Domestic Abuse Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is backing legislation that would grant domestic abuse survivors the legal right to remain anonymous from their previous attacker. Mussman is a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 2330, which allows survivors to opt out of having their name change published in their local newspaper, which current law requires.
Manley Backs Measure to Increase Property Tax Exemptions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to provide property tax relief to homeowners, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting legislation to increase the homeowner and senior citizen property tax exemptions in Will County.
Welch Joins Equal Rights Amendment Supporters to Call for Ratification
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined activists from across the state to advocate for the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in Illinois.
Harper Bill Seeks to Bring Greater Transparency to Chicago Public Schools, Slow Down School Closures
CHICAGO – After the announcement of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) decision to close all public neighborhood high schools in the West Englewood and Englewood neighborhoods, legislation introduced by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, to reform the CPS school action process successfully passed out of committee and will advance to a vote by the full House.
Lilly Seeks to Create More Grants for Art Related After School Programs for Low-Income Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help students and children across Illinois pursue careers and interests in art, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting for more grants to give to public schools for artistic after school programs.
Lilly Highlights Elmwood Park, Franklin Park as “Opportunity Zones” to Create Jobs, Attract Businesses
CHICAGO – To spur job growth and attract business investors to parts of her district, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to recommend two local municipalities acquire “Opportunity Zone” classification.