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Crespo Responds to Voting Against Governor’s Changes to Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after voting no on Governor Rauner’s changes to the education funding reform plan: “Governor Rauner is singlehandedly undermining years of work aimed at overhauling a...
Hernandez Responds to Voting Against Governor’s Changes to Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after voting no on Governor Rauner’s changes to the education funding reform plan: “Students in my district, like so many across the state of Illinois, have long...
Kifowit: Hate Has No Place in America
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deadly domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, VA, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, co-sponsored legislation condemning hate groups. “Hatred, racism, sexism, bigotry, and violence is inexcusable and cannot be tolerated in...
Mussman Measure Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, which closes a loophole to allow police and prosecutors to charge child sexual predators at any time for their crimes was recently signed into law. This loophole allowed former U.S....
Manley Rejects School Funding Formula that Raises Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the following statement after voting against legislation mirroring the governor’s amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1: “Our current school funding formula is broken. It doesn’t reflect the needs of our...
Jones: We Must End Gov. Rauner’s Education Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement after the House voted against Gov. Rauner’s rewrite of school funding reform. “Governor Rauner had the opportunity to reform our state’s unfair education funding system. He...
Walsh Pledges to Work with All Sides to Protect Education Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after the House voted against Gov. Rauner’s rewrite of school funding reform. “Governor Rauner’s veto of education funding reform shows that this governor has one goal: The...
Stuart to Host Senior Issues Advisory Committee
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting local seniors to share their thoughts on the state and local issues that matter to them at a Senior Advisory Committee, scheduled to take place on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the...
Mussman Introduces Measure to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is fighting to repeal the Cook County beverage tax by calling for a new state law eliminating the county’s additional tax on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas, and prohibiting these taxes statewide....
Scherer-Backed Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex crimes he committed decades ago was recently signed into law. “The traumatic experience of...
Mussman’s Bill to Reject Lawmaker Pay Increase Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –A measure co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, that freezes lawmaker reimbursement rates and blocks a scheduled pay raise, has been signed into law.. “After more than 700 days without a state budget, which crippled non-profits...
Manar, Hoffman, Greenwood, Local Superintendents Speak Out Against Rauner’s Veto of School Funding Reform
BELLEVILLE, Ill. –State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, and state Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, joined local school superintendents and community leaders to discuss the devastating consequences that the governor’s veto of...
Manley Urges Governor to Sign Law to Track Testing of Sexual Assault Kits
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation establishing a statewide commission to ensure that all evidence in sexual assault cases are being tested in a timely manner. “When only approximately 34 percent of...
Lilly Hosts Community Justice Symposium with Cook County State’s Attorney
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx recently held a community justice symposium to discuss gun safety and community policing with neighborhood residents. “We must work together at all levels to ensure that we are...
Mussman Presents Certificate of Recognition to A&A Paving Contractors
ROSELLE, Ill. – State Representative Michelle Mussman presented the State of Illinois 100th General Assembly’s Certificate of Recognition to A&A Paving Contractors, Inc. (A&A Paving) today. A&A Paving received the recognition for their business...
Scherer Urges Governor to Sign Reforms to Increase Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign a measure to help veterans transition into civilian life and prevent veteran suicide. “We need to make sure we are doing all we can to support our veterans,” said Scherer. “To end...
Lilly Responds to Governor Rauner’s Veto on Education Funding Reform; CPS Lay-Offs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1, a measure to ensure equitable funding for public education and increase resources to local schools, and the lay-off of...
Andrade Partners with Local Elected Officials for Annual Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – To help families prepare for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, state Sen. Iris Martinez, and Ald. Ramirez-Rosa are inviting residents to a Back to School and Family Wellness Fair on Thursday, August 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at...