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Hernandez: Much Work Remains to Lift Up Working Families, Protect Immigrant Community
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, worked to provide local public schools millions in additional funding as a result of the monumental education funding reform passed last summer, protect immigrant communities from Donald Trump’s hateful agenda and fought to ensure critical services that lift up working families are funded during the spring legislative session.
Mussman Fights to Protect Illinois Taxpayers, Pushes for Fiscal Responsibility During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This session, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, fought to provide tax relief for Illinois families, all while helping to pass measures that push for more fiscal responsibility, including the bipartisan, balanced budget that reduces government waste.
Gabel Votes to Fund Social Services, Passes Landmark Legislation for Women, Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the 2018 Spring Legislative Session came to a close on Thursday, state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, released the following statement:
Manley Backs Responsible Budget, Equal Rights, Commonsense Gun Control in Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, worked to implement a responsible budget plan, championed women’s rights by ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, passed commonsense gun reforms and responded to her constituent requests to rein in property taxes and other local concerns during this year’s spring legislative session.
Walsh Works to Pass Bi-Partisan Budget that Funds Social Services and Helps Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, released the following statement regarding the passage of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year:
Mah Fights For Progressive Reforms During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During her first term in the General Assembly, State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, worked to create protections for immigrant families, pass progressive revenue reforms, ensure that all residents of Illinois have access to quality healthcare, and to pass a balanced budget that protects critical services.
Kifowit Delivers Bipartisan Compromise on Balanced Budget, Protections for Veterans and Nurses, and More Government Accountability during 2018 Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, helped pass a bipartisan, balanced budget, focused on cracking down on expensive taxpayer-funded “golden parachute” severance packages, improving veterans’ health care and providing critical protections for...
Evans Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform and Progressive Revenue Solutions During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –During the recently adjourned legislative session state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, fought for progressive revenue reforms, criminal justice and gun control reforms, and a balanced budget that protects critical services.
Hoffman Fights for Workers’ Rights, Education, Veterans and Fiscal Responsibility during Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This legislative session, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, took meaningful steps to strengthen the rights of workers; assist teachers, students and veterans; and hold the line on taxes for small businesses and middle-class families.
Harper Fights for South Side Schools, Tax Relief for Middle Class, Urban Agriculture During Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the adjournment of the General Assembly’s spring legislative session:
Lilly Highlights Progressive Agenda, Balanced Budget as Spring Session Ends
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the adjournment of the legislative session on Thursday, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting her progressive agenda to lift up middle class families in Illinois.
Welch Marks End of Legislative Session with Defense of Women, Immigrants and Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, provided the following statement upon the adjournment of the regular General Assembly session.
Metro East Legislators to Hold Hearings on Future of SIU System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In order to make an informed decision on the future of the SIU system, state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are planning to hold a series of hearings...
Stuart Advocates Against Tax Hikes for Middle Class, Fights for Balanced Budget, SIUE in Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session for the 100th General Assembly prepares to adjourn, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, highlights her work to pass a balanced budget, cut legislative pay and fight for more funding for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.
Andrade Works to Reduce Car Thefts, Advance State’s Cybersecurity Needs, Pass a Balanced Budget and Protect Survivors of Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the spring legislative session at a close, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, worked on several measures that would reduce vehicle theft, protect the state’s cybersecurity network and provide more protections to immigrants who have been abused.
As Legislative Session Adjourns, Scherer Highlights Legislative Accomplishments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of the upcoming adjournment of the spring legislative session for the 100th General Assembly, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Gordon-Booth Brings Job Training Resources to Illinois Central College
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the bipartisan budget goes to the Gov. Rauner, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting funding she secured to increase job readiness for in the Peoria area through a new job training program at Illinois Central College (ICC).
Stuart Sponsors Legislation to Help Illinois Businesses
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local Metro East businesses and small businesses in border communities throughout the state, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring the Illinois Home Grown Business Opportunity Act to develop an economic plan for businesses located near bordering states.