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Scherer Begins New Term with a Renewed Focus on Working Families and Healthcare Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Beginning a new term in the Illinois House, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is focusing on reining in the cost of living and improving healthcare access for Central Illinois families.
Blair-Sherlock Begins New Term, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, issued the following statement Wednesday after the start of a new legislative term:
West Reflects on Beginning of New General Assembly Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking the oath for a new General Assembly term:
DeLuca takes Oath for New Term, Urges General Assembly to Prioritize Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday as a new General Assembly term began:
Hoffman Begins New General Assembly, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a new General Assembly was inaugurated Wednesday, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement:
Stuart Emphasizes Education and Workplace Safety in New Term
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Representative Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has begun a new term in the Illinois House Wednesday, with her sights set on making college more affordable, protecting the rights of workers, and making the voice of the Metro East families heard in Springfield.
Grasse Addresses Plans for New Legislative Session
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Heading into her first spring legislative session, state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, will prioritize cutting costs for working families, expanding access to affordable care, and leading efforts on making essential services more accessible to keep neighborhoods strong and stable.
Gill Begins New Term in Springfield, Emphasizes Sensible Approach to Education, Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With a new General Assembly beginning Wednesday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, retook her oath of office and issued the following statement:
Vella Begins New Term, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the General Assembly beginning a new term Wednesday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is looking to lower costs for working families and build on recent economic moves aimed at bringing jobs to the region.
Ford Kicks Off New General Assembly Filing Delta-8 Legislation as House Bill 1
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With a new General Assembly beginning, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, wants to prioritize passage of a consumer protection Delta-8 plan and has filed the first bill in the Illinois House this legislative session.
Buckner Lays Out Goals for New Term: Cutting Costs, Transit Policy, Affordable Healthcare
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following his inauguration to another term representing her community in Springfield:
Rep. Rashid Helps Secure $43 Million in IDOT Funding for Bedford Park Rail Project
Berwyn, IL — Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced it will receive $43 million in federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency’s (CREATE) 65th & Harlem Avenue rail project. The funding came after sustained advocacy from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL04), Gov. JB Pritzker, and others.
Yang Rohr Returns to Illinois House, Highlights Community Voices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, released the following statement highlighting commonsense approach to Illinois’ challenges in new term in the Illinois House:
Ortíz Emphasizes Safer Streets, Cost of Living Reforms in New Term in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, released a statement following taking the oath of office for a new term on Wednesday:
Mayfield Inaugurated for New Term, Emphasizes Work to Improve Public Safety and Local Environment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement Wednesday as she began a new legislative term:
Jiménez Emphasizes Continued Need for Housing Reform in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, took the oath of office on Wednesday, issuing a strong statement urging continued efforts to make affordable housing a reality in Illinois:
Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue working to cut the cost of living, strengthen access to the resources people need to be their best, and defend the fundamental rights of Illinois families. Hernandez released the following statement:
Gonzalez to Champion Labor, Worker-Safety First Agenda in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, was sworn in on Wednesday to a new term in the General Assembly, issuing a strong statement on his upcoming legislative agenda: