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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.
Stuart to Host Coffee with Katie at New Glazy Squares Location in Collinsville
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To give local constituents a chance to voice their concerns over new legislation going through the General Assembly, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting her next Coffee with Katie this Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Glazy Squares, located at 410 Beltline Road in Collinsville.
Crespo Legislation to Protect Quality Care for Children with Severe Medical Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, has introduced legislation that will ensure that medically fragile children covered by Medicaid are no longer moved into programs with high denial rates and decreased care.
Harper, Mah Attend Local Peace Summit to Encourage Young People to Stay Active
CHICAGO – Earlier this month, state Reps. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, and Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, participated in the Gads Hill Peace Summit to see firsthand the workshops that are available to help youths determine their career paths as well as offer their advice on civic engagement.
Kifowit Backs Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
AURORA, Ill. – With more people forced into slavery than any other time in human history, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora), is working to strengthen statewide efforts to end human trafficking by working with the hospitality industry to improve identification and reporting.
Walsh Pushes for Tax Credits for Union Members
JOLIET, Ill. –State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is cosponsoring legislation to give back tax credits to working and middle class families removed by the U.S. Congress.
Legislation Backed by Jones to Help Increase Voter Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, co-sponsored legislation that will help increase voting rights for those that have been previously been denied due to the arrest status.
Gordon-Booth Advances Legislation to Remove Barrier to Sealing and Expunging Records
PEORIA, IL – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is working to help people receive a second chance and get better jobs by passing bipartisan legislation out of the House Judiciary-Criminal Committee that would remove a common roadblock that stops ex-offenders from sealing and expunging old criminal records.
Andrade Effort to Crack Down on Corporate Tax Evasion Sees Results in New Report
CHICAGO – A new law introduced by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, that will prohibit investment of state dollars in companies that use overseas tax havens has begun to identify businesses that will be disqualified from future taxpayer investment.
Hoffman Bill Creating New License Plates for Active Duty Service Members, Veterans Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation out of the Illinois House this week to give the Secretary of State the ability to authorize and issue special license plates to recognize military service members and veterans.
Stuart Bill Blocking Politician Pay Increase Advances in the House
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for state lawmakers from taking effect next year advanced out of the House State Government Committee on Thursday.
Manley Passes Legislation to Give Teachers More Tools to Provide Emotional Support to Students
JOLIET, Ill. – With input from her Women’s Legislative Advisory Committee, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed legislation through the House Education: Curriculum and Policy Committee this week aimed at giving teachers additional tools to help students manage emotional trauma.
Manley-Backed Legislation Requiring More Oversight of Veterans Homes Passes Committee
JOLIET, Ill. – In response to the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease at the Quincy Veterans Home, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is advancing a measure requiring the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide more information to legislators.
Scherer-Backed Measure to Increase Transparency Following Outbreaks of Legionnaire’s Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following multiple outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy that resulted in the deaths of 13 people and sickened dozens more, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has spoken out about the lack of transparency provided by the Rauner administration and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. In response, Scherer is sponsoring legislation that would increase transparency by requiring the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to submit a quarterly report to the General Assembly about the health and welfare of the residents at each Veterans’ Home.