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Stuart, Comptroller Visit Wood River Oil Refinery
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, toured the Wood River Oil Refinery earlier this week along with Comptroller Susana Mendoza, State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, and former state Reps. Brandon Phelps and Jim Watson.
Stuart to Host Cybersecurity Awareness Event with Attorney General’s Office
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To keep constituents safe amidst the multiple security and data breaches putting personal information at risk, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a cybersecurity seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office this Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Collinsville Senior Center, located at 420 E Main St. in Collinsville.
Lilly Supports Legislation to End Sexual Harassment in State Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To end sexual harassment in state government, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would require sexual harassment training for legislators, staff and lobbyists.
Rep. Mah Calls for Government Monitored Workers’ Protection Unit
CHICAGO – In an effort to stand against Illinois’ “underground economy”, which forces employees to work in unsafe conditions and gives businesses unfair tax and labor advantages, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is supporting a recently introduced measure that would create the Workers’ Protection Unit within the office of the Attorney General and Workers’ Protection Task Force.
Rep. Mah Speaks on Need to Stand for Workers’ Rights, Collective Bargaining
CHICAGO – After Republican Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed SB 1905, a measure to prohibit right-to-work zones from being established in Illinois, the Illinois House was unable to garner the 71 votes necessary to overturn his veto during last week’s House Veto Session. State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, a supporter of the bill, issued the following statement:
Andrade Supports Bipartisan Override of Rauner’s Veto of Equal Pay Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, joined a bipartisan effort to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that cracks down on businesses engaging in wage discrimination.
Manley Invites Veterans and their Families to Appreciation Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is inviting local veterans and their families to come to a free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Stone City VFW Post 2199, located at 124 Stone City Dr. in Joliet.
Jones Supports Legislation to Ensure Families Receive Life Insurance Payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, recently voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a measure that would streamline the process of dispersing life insurance payments after the death of a loved one to the rightful beneficiaries.
Walsh Teaming Up With Area Legislators to Honor Local Veterans
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, and state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, are making Veterans Day and honoring local heroes by hosting a Veteran Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Stone City VFW Post 2199, located at 124 Stone City Drive in Joliet.
Kifowit Meets with Students to Discuss State and Local Issues
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently met with over a dozen high school and community college students at the first meeting of her newly formed student advisory council.
Harper Demands an End to Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amidst the ongoing reports of sexual harassment at the state Capitol, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to ensure that women can safely perform their responsibilities without being sexually harassed.
Walsh Votes to Override Rauner’s Veto of Equal Pay Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, joined a bipartisan effort to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that cracks down on businesses engaging in wage discrimination.
Hoffman Advances Pro-Worker Legislation Through Labor and Commerce Committee
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville, passed legislation that holds businesses accountable for mistreating their employees out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee, yesterday.
Andrade Rejects Trump’s Tax Plan to Benefit the Ultra-Wealthy, Calls on Rauner to Stand Up For Illinois Families
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is condemning President Donald Trump’s tax scheme that would provide huge tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and the largest corporations, while increasing the tax burden on the average Cook County family by over $4,000....
Scherer Opposes Efforts to Remove Key Tax Deduction for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, this week announced her support for legislation opposing efforts at the federal level to eliminate a tax deduction claimed by nearly 2 million Illinoisans annually. “The proposed changes to the federal tax code...
Hoffman Backs Property Tax Relief Package
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– To offer property tax relief for working families, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a proposal Wednesday that cuts property taxes for middle-class families and seniors by increasing cost-saving exemptions, while giving local residents the ability to freeze their property taxes through a referendum.
Welch’s Cursive Writing Measure Becomes Law Following Override of Rauner’s Veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation requiring cursive writing to be taught in Illinois’ elementary schools is now law thanks to efforts by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, to revitalize this skill.
DeLuca Overrides Governor’s Veto to Provide Taxpayers with More Government Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase government transparency and save taxpayer dollars, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the Debt Transparency Act.