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Hoffman Leading “Buy Illinois” and “Buy American” Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To create jobs and stimulate the sale of goods manufactured in Illinois and America, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is leading efforts to require the state of Illinois to prioritize the purchase of Illinois and American-made products. “When we...
Andrade Hosting Coffee Meeting at Dapper’s East
CHICAGO – To offer a chance for residents to get a legislative update and voice their concerns, state Rep. Jaime Andrade (D-Chicago) will be holding a Coffee Shop Stop on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Dapper’s East, located at 2901 W. Addison St. in...
Jones Joins Effort to Expand Protections for Illinois Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is fighting to make sure temporary workers in Illinois receive fair pay, workplace protections and the same legal rights as similar full-time workers. “The Great Recession forced many to seek employment...
Scherer Moves to Hold Accountable Corporations that Ship Jobs Overseas
DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to hold accountable corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers by shipping jobs overseas, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring legislation that will require businesses that move jobs out of state to pay back the...
Hoffman Discusses Government With Students at St. Teresa School
Belleville, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited and discussed his role as a state legislator with students at St. Theresa School in Belleville, on Monday. “St Teresa is truly an academic asset to our city. I was very impressed by the educational culture...
Mussman Sponsors Bill to Bring Child Traffickers to Justice
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that would hold individuals involved in the human trafficking of minors accountable for their appalling criminal, and sometimes violent, acts against children. “Victims of human...
Scherer Works to Bring Child Traffickers to Justice
DECATUR, Ill. –To crack down on criminals involved with child trafficking, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring legislation that increases penalties and extends the statute of limitations for child sex crimes. “Current law does not reflect the realities...
Kifowit Discusses Area Road Construction Projects
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, talked with local residents about ongoing road projects and future infrastructure improvement plans at a recent Area Road Construction Update meeting. “With summer just around the corner, it means there will be...
Mussman Meets with Police Chiefs at Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – While at the state Capitol for legislative session, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, met with members of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss their agenda to make communities in Illinois safer. “I’d like to take a...
Representative Mah Supporting Legislation to Create Elected School Board for Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO, Ill. – To provide the public with greater control in making decisions for their neighborhood schools, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently announced support for legislation that would convert Chicago Board of Education from an appointed body to one...
Rep. Hoffman Backs Tax Relief Proposal for Middle-Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would keep more of their hard-earned paychecks under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, which doubles the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “With many working families struggling to make ends meet,...
Manley Discusses Local Issues and Activism with Our Lady of Angels Residents
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently hosted a discussion with residents at Our Lady of Angels Village, covering a range of social justice issues and providing an overview of best practices for citizens to communicate with elected officials “I...
Andrade Joins Immigration Activists At Rally In Capital
SPRINGFIELD – Standing in solidarity with the immigrant communities of the 40th District and across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, participated in a rally in the Capitol Rotunda with pro-immigrant activists. “Members of the immigrant community are...
Andrade Joins Immigration Activists At Rally In Capitol
SPRINGFIELD – Standing in solidarity with the immigrant communities of the 40th District and across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, participated in a rally in the Capitol Rotunda with pro-immigrant activists. “Members of the immigrant community are...
Manley Proposes Changes to State Website with Information to Fight Heroin Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to address the ongoing heroin epidemic in Will County, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced legislation that brings changes and creates a comprehensive website with tools and resources to educate the public about...
Kifowit Backs Legislation to Provide Relief to Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s, D-Oswego, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Kifowit-backed bill is a key element of an...
Andrade Backs Proposal to Provide Tax Relief For Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will keep more of their hard-earned dollars under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, to double the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “By providing much-needed tax relief to working families, we can...
Andrade Backs Proposal to Provide Tax Relief For Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will keep more of their hard-earned dollars under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, to double the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “By providing much-needed tax relief to working families, we can...