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Hoffman Works To Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections for Working Families
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring legislation that would allow residents to keep their health coverage,...
Slaughter Advocates for Inmate Program in New Bill Passed Out of Committee
CHICAGO – Seeking to cut down on recidivism for inmates who are trying to improve their life, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of committee in an attempt to reduce the number of released inmates returning to prison. “Giving people a...
Hoffman Stands With Social Services, Higher Education in Supporting “Lifeline” Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman D-Swansea, recently backed a plan to fund critical state services for the groups hit hardest by the state’s two-year budget impasse, including the elderly, domestic violence survivors and the state’s public colleges and...
Mussman: Disappointing that Rauner-Backed Special Interests Opposing Property Tax Relief
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement regarding the false claims made by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s allies at the Illinois Policy Institute, who are misrepresenting Mussman’s bipartisan legislation to cut property taxes...
Hernandez Highlights Importance of Unity to Work on Fixing School Funding Inequities at Berwyn Town Hall
BERWYN, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, spoke with parents, students and faculty of Berwyn School Districts 98 and 100 at a “Fix the Formula” Town Hall. “Illinois has the most inequitable funding...
Harper Votes to Lift Up Higher Education, Social Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinois’ struggling social service organizations, community colleges and universities during the state’s nearly three-year budget crisis, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to provide funding for...
Welch Legislation to Help Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions Keep Insurance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would prevent insurance companies from denying people coverage because of their pre-existing health conditions. “I am a firm believer that health care is a basic human...
Manley Legislation Protects Taxpayers from Businesses Moving out of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation requiring businesses that take financial incentives from the state, but then shift jobs overseas or out of state, to return the value of that assistance to the Illinois taxpayers....
Mussman Hosts ABLE Q&A at Schaumburg Township
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently hosted an informational event regarding the ABLE program, connecting area parents with a liaison from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office. ABLE accounts are tax-exempt savings accounts for...
Hernandez Responds to Berwyn Becoming Welcoming City, Commends Bold Leadership
CHICAGO, Ill. –State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after the Berwyn City Council voted to make Berwyn a Welcoming City: “First and foremost, I commend Aldermen Cesar Santoy and Rafael Avila for...
Manley Legislation Aims to Reduce Wage Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her efforts to help middle-class families, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to prevent future employers from inquiring about a potential employee’s past salary. “April 4 was Equal Pay Day and marked how far...
Mussman Votes to Fund Social Services, Higher Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinois’ struggling social service organizations, community colleges, and universities during the state’s nearly two-year budget crisis, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported a measure to provide desperately...
Walsh-Backed Measure to Preserve Vehicle Registration Reminders Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to help save taxpayer dollars and ensure motorists continue receiving vehicle registration reminders in the mail recently passed the House. “Many drivers are used to receiving vehicle...
Lilly Hosts Town Hall to Listen to Constituent Concerns
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted a town hall in Austin to have discussions and address concerns of residents. “Meeting with my constituents and addressing their concerns continues to be my first priority as a legislator,” Lilly...
Lilly Supports Legislation to Protect Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions. “During such a time of uncertainty with health coverage across the nation,...
Scherer Votes to Fund Social Services, Higher Education
DECATUR, Ill. – As Illinois’ social service organizations, community colleges, and universities struggle to keep their doors open during the state’s nearly two-year budget crisis, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently supported a measure to provide desperately...
Harper Supports Property Tax Relief Package
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Every homeowner in the state would receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package passed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and veterans....
Mussman Backs Bill to Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections for Illinois Families
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to protect the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under President Trump’s proposed healthcare plan, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow residents to keep...