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Stuart to Hold Discussions with Community Members at Local Coffee Shops
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a series of discussions with community members at local coffee shops in order to gain insight on residents’ thoughts on issues such as tax relief efforts, the state budget and other pressing issues...
Kifowit-Sponsored Measure Protecting Health Care Access for Illinoisans Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law that would deny care to millions of Illinois residents, strip insurance from people with pre-existing conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is...
Bipartisan Compromise Only Route to Budget Deal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement Wednesday as the House of Representatives returns for special session: “The only way we can end this devastating budget impasse is with a real bipartisan agreement between...
Harper Holds Seminar to Help Immigrant Families Know their Rights
CHICAGO – To help protect immigrant families from the Trump administration’s new, extreme immigration policies, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, hosted a Know Your Rights Seminar on Saturday to highlight legal remedies that are available to immigrant families...
Welch Sponsors Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, recently supported legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois’ college...
Harper: Illinois Needs an Honest Budget, and Rauner Needs to Negotiate
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is renewing her negotiation on a budget that does not burden Illinois taxpayers and does not rely on dishonest and unviable savings. “The Senate budget is not the honest plan Illinois taxpayers need, and we aren’t going to...
Hoffman Passes Legislation Allowing Counties to Streamline Election Services, Save Taxpayer Dollars
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to streamline government services and save taxpayer dollars state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation that gives counties the ability to reduce the number of elections judges during primary elections. “With many families...
Andrade Backs Resolution Opposing Trump’s American Health Care Act
CHICAGO – In an effort to combat negative effects a proposed federal healthcare overhaul would have on the most vulnerable, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a resolution that opposes the Republican-introduced American Health Care Act. “The changes...
Stuart Calls on Governor, Lawmakers to Return to Negotiating Table, Prepare More Honest Budget Deal
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and lawmakers to return to the table to compromise on a more honest, balanced budget deal that protects taxpayers and ensures residents maintain access to vital services. “Despite...
Harper Joins Colleagues to Urge Rauner to Protect Environment
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is joining her colleagues in calling on Gov. Rauner to join the U.S. Climate Alliance that New York, California and Washington states have joined to take proactive steps in protecting the environment. “President Trump was...
Andrade Urges Rauner to Denounce Trump’s Anti-Environment Agenda, Pledge Support for Paris Climate Agreement
CHICAGO – To show that Illinois’ commitment to combating the grave threat posed by global warming, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, signed onto a letter urging Gov. Rauner to add Illinois as a state the will continue to uphold the standards set out in the Paris...
Stuart Tours Lewis & Clark Community College
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, toured the Lewis and Clark Community College Process Operations Technology Program last week. “Community college and career training programs are a vital part of growing the local economy,” said Stuart....
Kifowit’s Annual Recycle and Shred Day Collects over 4,000 Pounds of Paper
AURORA, Ill. – More than 100 residents stopped by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Recycle and Shred Day this past Saturday to have their sensitive documents destroyed, and to donate used books and safely disposing prescription medication.” “I am thrilled so...
Walsh-Sponsored Measure To Reduce Taxes, Encourage Economic Growth Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, cracking down on corporations that ship jobs out of state, reducing fees for small businesses, and lowering taxes for working families recently passed the House. “Small businesses are...
Welch Fighting to Provide Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings to All Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that all women have access to vital healthcare coverage, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would require insurance companies to cover breast cancer screenings done with magnetic resonance imaging...
Manley Listens to Testimony from Illinois Residents Impacted by Budget Crisis
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently attended a hearing of the House Appropriations Human Services Committee highlighting the human toll of the ongoing budget crisis. “It used to break my heart when I would hear the stories from social service...
Mussman Backs Resolution Opposing Federal Republican Health Plan, Encourages Washington to Strengthen Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is backing a resolution in Springfield to urge the United States Congress to stop efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and to instead expand Medicare coverage to residents in Illinois. “If the...
Scherer Supports Equitable Education Funding, Additional Money for Local Schools
DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to fix Illinois’ outdated school funding formula, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently voted in support of legislation that changes the current method of education funding and brings more money to local schools in Central Illinois....