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Hernandez to Meet with Students About Keeping Neighborhoods Safe at Gun Violence Town Hall
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will meet with local students to discuss the need for tougher gun laws and measures she has supported to effectively address gun violence on Monday, May 14 at 10:20 a.m. at the Farragut Career Academy, located at 2345 S Christiana Ave. in the Little Village neighborhood.
Harper, Durbin Tour Urban Agriculture Sites and Discuss Ways to Reduce Gun Violence in Chicago
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, recently showed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin various urban farms, which healthy food for local residents, and the two also discussed ways to reduce gun crimes and address trauma in Chicago.
Mah Sponsored Legislation to Prevent Spiking of Prescription Drugs Costs Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to ensure individuals have access to affordable healthcare and medication, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, helped advance legislation to prevent insurance companies from making unfair price increases on prescription drugs.
Andrade Carries Bill to Raise Wages for Senior Home Care Workers
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is pushing legislation to raise the wages of home care providers for seniors.
Manley Supports Efforts to Pass the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect the rights of women across Illinois and the nation, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Mussman Supports Proposal to Raise Minimum Teacher Salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported a measure to update Illinois statute by increasing the minimum mandated salary for full-time teachers. House Bill 5175 passed the House and is now under consideration in the state Senate Education Committee.
Walsh Supports Legislation to Help Improve Mine Safety Standards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve safety conditions for coal miners, State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is co-sponsoring legislation that will improve emergency preparedness in coal mines.
Harper and Flowers Fight to Increase Access to Fresh Foods in Disadvantaged Areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With many urban areas in the State of Illinois containing vast food deserts and a lack of nutritional resources, state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring a measure that will make it easier for small farmers and community organizations to provide fresh produce within designated urban agriculture zones.
Manley Backs Graduated Income Tax to Reduce Burden on Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is joining a growing number of lawmakers advocating for an overhaul of the state tax system and the implementation of a graduated income tax.
Lilly Bill Protects Currency Exchange Users from High Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, seeks to provide greater consumer protections by preventing currency exchanges from charging excessive fees and costs.
Mussman Votes for Student Protections from Credit Card Predators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is urging the state Senate to pass a measure that would better protect college students from entering into high interest rate contracts with credit card companies. House Bill 4710 establishes the College Student Credit Card Marketing and Debt Task Force to investigate credit card marketing and debt with regard to Illinois’ college student population.
Crespo Honors Local Schaumburg Eagle Scouts
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recently honored Schaumburg High School seniors Gavin Christensen and James Vargo with congratulatory resolutions for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Harper CPS Measure That Helps Avoid South Side School Closures Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to prevent future school closures on the South Side without proper warning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, helped pass a measure that mandates Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide more notice and information on the status of schools.
Mah Gives Keynote Address Proclaiming Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, joined Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, elected officials and community leaders to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Scherer to Host I-Cash at Kincaid Food Market
KINCAID, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will be partnering with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an I-Cash event at Kincaid Food Market next week.
Stuart Demands Independent Study on Equitable Funding for SIUE
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In order to determine the next steps for the SIU Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is pushing for a state study independent from the SIU Board of Trustees to review the division of state funding to the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses.
Andrade Advocates for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is advocating for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution in Illinois.
Hoffman: Gov. Rauner Continues Assault on Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is speaking out against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that would provide new protections for Illinois workers.