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Victims of Gun Violence, Families Urge Lawmakers to Restore Funding for Violence-Prevention Cut by Rauner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of gun violence and their families gave emotional testimony urging lawmakers to restore funding Gov. Bruce Rauner slashed for CeaseFire, a community-based violence-prevention program, at an Appropriations-Public Safety Committee hearing in...
Hoffman Leading Charge to Crack Down on Human Trafficking of Minors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to crack down on criminals that promote the human trafficking of minors, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring legislation that will increase penalties and extend the statute of limitations for such crimes. “We need to have...
Jones Calls for Expanded African-American History Curriculum in Public Schools
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – To help educate Illinois students on the role African-Americans played in the history of the United States, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is sponsoring legislation to require African-American history be taught in public elementary...
Walsh Urging IDOT to Install Congestion Warning Signs on I-80
JOLIET, Ill. – To help ease local motorists’ commutes and improve roadway safety, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation urging the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect signs warning drivers of upcoming congestion on Interstate 80....
Rep. Mah Opposes Cuts to Elder-Care Program That Will Hurt Seniors, End Care for 40,000
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is standing with senior advocates to speak out against the Rauner Administration’s new rules that will strip care from 40,000 elderly residents, remove criminal background check requirements for caregivers and create...
Scherer Backs Bill to Lower Fees on Small Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Individuals looking to create a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) would get some financial relief with lowered filing costs under a new bill being backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “In Illinois, we need to be doing all we can to help...
Rep. Stuart Opposes Cuts to Elder-Care Program That Will Hurt Seniors, End Care for 40,000
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is standing with senior advocates to speak out against the Rauner Administration’s new rules that will strip care from 40,000 elderly residents, remove criminal background check requirements for caregivers...
Mussman Maintains Commitment to Women’s Health
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is the chief sponsor of legislation that would expand women’s access to comprehensive health care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive medicine over the counter. “There is a great deal of...
Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Hold Gun Owners Accountable
CHICAGO – As gun violence in the city continues to rise at a devastating pace, state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation that would strengthen the repercussions against gun owners who are irresponsible with their weapons. “Many of the people...
Moeller Working to Protect Natural Resources by Introducing Milkweed Bills
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, has introduced bills that will provide additional protection for milkweed, a vital food source for Illinois’ population of threatened monarch butterflies, and also raise awareness of raise awareness of Illinois’ natural...
Kifowit Announced 2017 Award to Recognize Businesses That Give Back
AURORA, Ill. – To help recognize area businesses that generously support causes that benefit the community, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting residents to submit nominations for her ‘Good Neighbor’ Business Award and help showcase these local...
Manley Introduces Legislation to Close Loophole, Protect Community from Dangerous Criminals
JOLIET, Ill. – Responding to concerns from constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently filed legislation to make a person convicted of battery to register as a sex offender if the attack was sexually motivated. “The state requires people to register as...
Harper Supports Effort to Protect a Woman’s Right to Choose in Illinois
CHICAGO – Concerned about the continued legal status of abortion in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would ensure that a woman has the right to have a safe and legal abortion in Illinois, even if the 1973 Roe vs. Wade...
Scherer Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Increase Transparency
DECATUR, Ill. – As leaders consider revenue-raising measures to solve Illinois’ now twenty-month-long budget crisis, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has introduced legislation to protect taxpayers and increase transparency by requiring a fiscal impact statement for...
House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday: “Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic...
Rep. Slaughter Opposes Cuts to Elder-Care Program That Will Hurt Seniors, End Care for 40,000
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is standing with senior advocates to speak out against the Rauner Administration’s new rules that will strip care from 40,000 elderly residents, remove criminal background check requirements for caregivers and create...
Harper Fights for Reducing Financial Burden on Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is advocating for measures that would provide working families with financial relief with the aim to reduce crime and improve the economic climate of low-income communities. “Many people resort to crime because...
Hoffman Calls for Budget That Helps Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement: “As Governor Rauner gave his annual budget address, residents around our community continued to face the...