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Hoffman Overrides Governor on Unclaimed Life Insurance Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ensuring that beneficiaries of life insurance plans receive the benefits that are owed to them, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill to require life insurance companies to review death records and be more accountable to their plan holders.
Rep. Mah Launches Petition to Support Senior Tax Relief
CHICAGO –In response to recent studies ranking Illinois in the top 10 states with the highest tax burden, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring a measure to remove burdensome taxes on seniors when they are purchasing health-related household necessities....
Stuart Serves as “Principal for a Day” at Local Schools
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – After supporting an education funding reform plan that gives every school district in the Metro East more state funding than in previous years, former teacher and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, spent time at local schools as “Principal...
Manley Supports Override Effort to Make Debt Transparency Act Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined legislators on both sides of the aisle Wednesday to override the governor’s veto of the Debt Transparency Act and provide a more accurate accounting of the state’s finances for lawmakers and the public....
Manley Highlights New Tools to Finding Missing Persons with Dementia
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will be joined by state Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, the Illinois Alzheimer’s Association, the Illinois State Police and Romeoville Mayor John Noak to announce the launch of the state’s Silver Search program, an...
Crespo Helps Local Seniors Protect Themselves Against Fraud
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recently hosted a successful Consumer Fraud Protection Seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s office at the Westbrook Senior Living facility, allowing local seniors to learn about different types of...
Mussman Introduces New Property Tax Relief Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is pushing forward in her fight for real property tax relief by introducing new legislation Thursday that would freeze property taxes for two years and cut taxes on middle-class families and seniors by...
DeLuca Fights for Millions of Dollars in New Funding for Local Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local students will have more resources available to them because of the new school funding formula that was supported by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights. “Every child deserves the opportunity to receive a quality education, regardless...
Mah and General Assembly Override Rauner’s Veto, Take Steps toward Equal Pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has shown that women in the State of Illinois earn mere fraction of what their male counterparts earn for the same occupations. With Republican Governor Bruce Rauner recently vetoing a measure that would...
Harper Overrides Rauner’s Veto That Reduces Wage-Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, joined Democratic and Republican legislators in the Illinois House to override Governor Rauner’s veto of an equal pay bill that is aimed at ending pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois. “The...
Aurora-Area Legislators Vote to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Debt Transparency Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s state agencies are waiting months to report debt obligations to the Illinois Comptroller’s office, state Reps. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, voted on Wednesday to...
In Wake of Las Vegas Massacre, Jones Supports Proposal to Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – In response to the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is backing a measure to ban assault weapons and “bump-stock” trigger modification devices that increase the deadliness of lawful weapons. “Time and...
Local Veterans Invited to Veteran Appreciation Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. – In appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our area veterans, 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 hosting a Veteran...
Andrade Connects Over 200 Residents with Free Flu Shots
CHICAGO – Offering residents the opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones from the seasonal flu, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, partnered with Ald. Deb Mell, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, to offer a free flu clinic for local...
Mussman Responds to Veto Override Vote on Sensible Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously voted to override Rauner’s veto of bipartisan legislation aimed at improving how state agencies report their finances:...
Welch Supports Override of Debt Transparency Veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on his colleagues in the General Assembly to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of legislation that would provide taxpayers with greater insight into Illinois’ unpaid bills and state debt. “When...
Crespo Responds to House Override of Debt Transparency Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after the House voted unanimously to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the bipartisan Debt Transparency Act: “Gov. Bruce Rauner often talks about the need for good...
Walsh Votes to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Debt Transparency Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has waiting failed to submit billions of dollars in bills for payment, forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for late payment penalties, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, voted to override...