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Hernandez Urging Governor to Support Anti-Wage Theft Measure, Highlights Effect on Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, passed legislation through the House that would ensure working families are not cheated out of their hard-earned money by unethical employers. “Women, Latinos, and other...
Scherer Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Increase Transparency Passes Both Houses
DECATUR, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to protect taxpayers and increase transparency by requiring a fiscal impact statement for every executive order has passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. “Our state is in a dire...
Walsh Pushing for Investigation Reckless Practices within Department of Children and Family Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the death of 16 month-old Semaj Crosby less than a day and a half after case workers from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) visited the Joliet home where she lived, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is backing...
Jones-Sponsored Measure Protecting Health Care Access for Local Families 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. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is...
Welch Encourages Residents to Join Anti-Violence March in Maywood
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is partnering with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to host an anti-violence walk in Maywood. The event will take place Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 am at the corner of 22nd Ave & St. Charles Rd. in...
Manley Celebrates Students Honored at Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Region Student Recognition Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. – State Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently joined educators, families and students at the Rialto Square Theater for the annual Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Region Student Recognition Breakfast. “It is such a pleasure to all of the...
Manley Pushes for Economic Reforms to Help Businesses, Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help strengthen the economy and create jobs, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to reduce taxes for small and medium-sized businesses to help create jobs and lift up the middle class. “This legislation is full of...
Stuart Measure Seeks to Connect Veterans with Employment Resources, Employers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, seeks to connect unemployed veterans with community and state employment resources. “The idea for a website to help veterans find work was brought to me by local veterans,” said...
Hernandez Calls on Governor to Compromise, Highlights Impasse Effect on Latino Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement Wednesday at the end of the regularly scheduled session of the General Assembly: “Latinos have made tremendous gains in the last few...
Jones Demands Governor Rauner to Return to the Negotiating Table
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement Wednesday: “It is clear Governor Rauner has no interest in doing his job and working with the Legislature on passing a fair and responsible budget. He has demanded the...
Gordon-Booth Pushes for Budget Negotiations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement on May 31, which was scheduled to be the close of the spring legislative session: “I am disappointed that we ended the month of May not being able to reach an agreement on a...
Stuart Committed to Working Through Summer to End Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On the last day of the legislature’s scheduled spring legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement: “Today is the 700th day of Governor Rauner’s budget crisis. It is absolutely ridiculous that for...
Kifowit Focused on Ending Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Wednesday: “I am disappointed that Illinois’ budget impasse continues to drag on and causes harm to our most vulnerable. I have consistently advocated for the passage of a...
Walsh Issues Statement Urging Rauner To Return To Bargaining Table
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After 700 days without a full state budget under Gov. Bruce Rauner, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, issued the following statement Wednesday: “Governor Rauner’s two-year budget crisis has proved devastating for residents all across the state....
Harper: We’ve Been Working With Your Demands Governor, Now Work With Us To Pass A Fair Budget Now
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement to urge Gov. Rauner to negotiate on a budget: “It is disheartening that the governor continues to hold the state budget hostage by refusing to negotiate with the General Assembly....
Welch to Governor: Drop Demands, Negotiate on Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, released the following statement urging Gov. Rauner to compromise with the General Assembly to negotiate a budget that protects vital programs for working and middle-class families: “I am frustrated...
Hoffman Stresses Need To Find Compromise, Calls For Renewed Negotiations On A Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On the 700th day that Illinois has gone without a budget under Bruce Rauner’s administration, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement: “Serious damage to our state is being caused each and every day that goes by without...
Mussman: Governor Needs to Return to the Table to Resolve Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement Wednesday: “Two years without a real budget have been devastating for the hardworking, middle-class families and vulnerable residents of our state. I am frustrated that the...