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Walsh-Sponsored Reforms to Help Veterans Access Life-Saving Health Services Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, designed to reduce veteran suicide passed the General Assembly Sunday and now heads to the governor’s desk. “Our brave service members sacrifice so much for our country and I want to...
Hoffman Urges Governor to Sign Balanced, Bipartisan Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement regarding the House’s passage of a bipartisan, balanced budget, yesterday: “Putting the well-being of the state first, I stood with Republicans and Democrats to pass a budget that...
Statement from Rep. Katie Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville issued the following statement on Monday: “Yesterday, I voted against a plan that would raise taxes on middle-class families in our community. “I talk with the people I represent on the phone or while walking...
Andrade Stands With Working Families, Passes Anti-Wage Theft Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, backed legislation that would ensure working families are not cheated out of their hard-earned money by unethical employers. “Corporations should not be allowed to get out of paying their workers,” Andrade said....
Hernandez: Progress Has Been Made, Governor Must Continue Compromising
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement on Friday as budget negotiations to end Gov. Rauner’s two-year long budget stalemate continue throughout the weekend: “While House Democrats and Republicans agreed on a...
Jones Urges Governor to Sign Legislation to Safeguard Life Insurance Beneficiaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that requires insurance companies to review their records and to pay beneficiaries any funds owed to them. “Life insurance can be a difficult and uncomfortable...
Manley Supports Proposal to Freeze Property Taxes, Help Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her effort to work reach a bi-partisan compromise on the budget, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, voted to provide much needed property tax relief to homeowners. “Since taking office, the number one concern that I hear from...
Walsh Urges Governor to Sign Proposal Ensuring Families Receive Life Insurance Benefits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is calling on Governor Rauner to sign legislation sitting on his desk that would help ensure life insurance benefits are paid to the family members receive that they were intended for. “Huge corporate insurance...
Mussman Rejects Per Diem, Travel Reimbursements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In solidarity with taxpayers in her district, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has refused all per diem and travel reimbursements paid to legislators for special session, as called by the governor. “Illinois taxpayers shouldn’t have to...
Jones Backs Compromise Measures, Demands Governor Stop Campaigning and Do His Job
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, voted to freeze property taxes and pass a package of additional legislative reforms Wednesday designed to compromise with Gov. Bruce Rauner on measures he’s demanded be passed before he is willing to...
Scherer Supports Measures to Meet Governor’s Demands
DECATUR, Ill. – Acting on the governor’s request for various non-budget items, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, supported a property tax freeze on all units of government Wednesday, in addition to measures on the issues of workers’ compensation and government...
Mussman Supports Measures to Meet Governor’s Demands, Urges Focus on Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –In an effort to find common ground with Gov. Rauner, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, voted for measures on Wednesday that will freeze property taxes for four years, bring down workers’ compensation costs, allow for the consolidation of...
Kifowit Passes Comprehensive Veteran Suicide Prevention Package to be sent to the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, designed to reduce Veteran suicide passed the General Assembly Sunday and now heads to the governor’s desk. “As a proud Marine Veteran, I have been focused on finding ways to address...
Hoffman Chairs Hearing To Probe Economic Damages Resulting From Lack Of Transportation Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To examine the devastating effects on the state’s economy caused by Governor Bruce Rauner’s 720 plus day budget impasse, state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) led a Committee of the Whole House to examine the negative impact that would be caused by a...
Stuart Hosts Free Document Shred Day
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a free Document Shred Event on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the YMCA Meyer Center, located at 7348 Goshen Rd. in Edwardsville. “My document shredding event gives local residents a...
Andrade Calls on Governor to Sign Legislation Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions
CHICAGO – To protect the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under the healthcare proposal being pushed by President Trump and his extreme allies in Washington, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is urging governor Rauner to sign...
Hernandez Responds to Family Focus Layoff Announcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after Family Focus announced that they will be laying off 71% of their staff: “Governor Rauner’s unwillingness to put his anti-middle...
Harper Votes to Raise Minimum Wage; Lift Residents Out of Poverty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To lift up the working men and women who have gone years without receiving a raise, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, voted recently to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 per hour. “Since the late sixties and seventies, workers’ wages have not...