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Hoffman Urges Governor to Sign Measure Protecting Workers’ Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation that works to protect the rights of working men and women across Illinois. “As the chair of the House Labor Committee, protecting workers’ ability to negotiate fair...
Manley Backs Measure to Stop Wage Discrimination, Urges Governor to Sign it into Law
JOLIET Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would end pay discrimination by preventing employers from inquiring about a person’s past wages. “For far too long women and minorities have been paid far below their...
Mussman Urges Governor to Sign Bill to Help Safeguard Life Insurance Beneficiaries
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign legislation requiring life insurance companies to inspect their records and pay beneficiaries the life insurance policy benefits to which they are entitled. “In some cases,...
Manley Urges Governor to Sign Legislation to Allow Prosecution of Out of State Drug Dealers
JOLIET, Ill. – To provide law enforcement officials with an additional tool to fight the growing heroin epidemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that allows prosecutors to charge out-of-state drug dealers when...
Crespo Urges Governor to Compromise on Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a key player for ensuring Bilingual Education would be fully funded for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1 into law once it arrives on his desk. “As the Chairman...
Scherer Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Students from Lead Exposure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to lead testing that identified service and plumbing lines in twelve Decatur school buildings that pose a threat to students, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has introduced a measure calling on Governor Rauner and the Trump...
Kifowit and Holmes Hosting Discussion to Set the Record Straight on Recent State News
AURORA, Ill. – In response to false and misleading partisan spin about the bipartisan budget compromise, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to hear the truth at a “What Is Really Happening In Springfield?” discussion on Saturday, Aug....
Harper Highlights Free Summer Meals Program for Local Families
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is promoting a summer-long, free lunch program available for the families in her district to utilize until the end of August. Local schools in her district will be offering lunches and summer activities for students....
Mussman Urges Governor to Put Taxpayers Before Politics
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinois’ unpaid bill backlog at a record high of $14.6 billion, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Scherer to Host Free Job Fair in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect job-seekers with local employers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a free job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Decatur. “One...
Walsh Hosting Free Community Shred Day
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, and the Joliet Moose Lodge are offering residents a way to prevent identity theft and clear old paperwork from their homes at a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Joliet...
Harper Calls on Governor to Sign Criminal Justice Reforms into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to stand with her, and other House Democrats, in enacting honest criminal and juvenile justice reforms that aim to end the school-to-prison pipeline. “Children living in underprivileged...
Kifowit Hosts Discussion with Disability Advocates, Experts and Families
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently held a roundtable discussion with disability advocates, experts and individuals with special needs and their families regarding topics important to the disability community. “Every year, the disability...
Welch Urges Governor to Sign Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Stuart Legislation to Block Pay Raise for Lawmakers Signed into Law
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for lawmakers was signed into law today. “Politicians shouldn’t take a pay raise when the state is in such dire fiscal shape,” said Stuart. “When...
Stuart Visits Madison County Transit, Urges Governor to Sign Downstate Transit Funding Bill
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart spent a morning touring the Madison County Transit (MCT) facility in Granite City to learn about the system and the benefits and services it provides to the constituents in the district. “Access to affordable, reliable...
Stuart Joins Steelworkers to Rally for Jobs, Promote Buy Illinois Initiatives
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To highlight the nearly two-thirds of workers still out of work as a result of the idling of the US Steel Granite City Works mill in late 2015, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, joined local steelworkers to push for policies that promote...
Mussman Urges Governor to Support Automatic Voter Registration for Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help streamline the voter registration process in Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is calling on Governor Rauner to signa measure that will allow Illinois residents to automatically register to vote when they renew their...