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Gordon-Booth Highlights Scholarship Opportunity For Women Continuing their Education
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Committed to making sure that college is affordable, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting a scholarship opportunity open to women continuing their education through the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL). “Non-traditional...
Kifowit Selected as Chair of Government Transparency Committee, Vows Greater Accountability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Pledging to fight for increased transparency and openness in state government, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was selected as chairperson of the House Government Transparency Committee. In addition, she will continue her role as vice...
Manley Appointed Chair of Cost Benefit Analysis Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to be responsible to taxpayers and bring common-sense budgeting solutions to Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently named the chair of the new Cost Benefit Analysis Committee. “Since coming to...
Harper Pushes for Restored Access to Child Care Assistance Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to give more working families access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which was severely cut by Gov. Rauner in 2015. “CCAP helps many families with their children’s needs and...
Hoffman Promoting Year round Cell Phone for Soldiers Drive
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – For over a year, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and his staff pushed a sustained effort for collecting hundreds of used cell phones from local organizations, businesses and individuals to donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit...
Andrade Stands With Students To Call For Higher Education Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing in solidarity with students, teachers and administrators of higher education, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, attended a rally yesterday at the Capitol demanding full funding for the state’s higher education system and the Monetary Award Program...
Manley Sponsors Legislation to Prevent Pay Raise, Freeze Lawmaker Perks
JOLIET, Ill. – As her community continues to face the burden of the state budget impasse, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation that will prevent a pay raise for lawmakers and freeze other perks for politicians. “The past couple of years have...
Mah Supports Creation of Immigration Safe Zones
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, signed onto legislation this week that would allow schools, medical treatment and health care facilities, and places of worship to be designated as Immigration Safe Zones. “Many immigrants who were targets of recent...
Jones Determined to Expand Educational Opportunities for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As higher education costs continue to rise, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will use his appointment as chairperson of the House Community College Access and Affordability Committee to advocate for the creation of a free community...
Kifowit Encourages Students to Stay Involved
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently visited Aurora University and met with several classes of students who are studying in the School of Social Work and discussed the importance of making their voices heard in government. “I enjoyed meeting...
Walsh Focused on Protecting Local Services as Chair of Counties and Townships Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, will focus on protecting funding for critical local services as the new chairperson of the House Counties and Townships Committee during the upcoming legislative session. “Serving as chairperson of the...
Andrade Supports Legislation to Protect Women’s Health from Judicial Activism
CHICAGO – To proactively fight against attacks on women’s health issues, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to ensure a women’s right to choose is protected in Illinois if the Supreme Court reverses nearly 50 years of legal precedent....
Hoffman Continues Service as Chair of House Committee on Labor and Commerce
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will continue to lead the House Labor and Commerce Committee during the 100th General Assembly while serving on a number of committees that will give Metro East residents a strong voice on critical issues facing...
Scherer Backs Bill to Cut Perks for Politicians
DECATUR, Ill. – As families throughout the state struggle to make ends meet, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is leading by example and announcing her support for a measure that would, among other things, prohibit cost-of-living adjustments for Fiscal Year 2018. “As...
Scherer to Chair New Committee on Business Incentives for Local Communities
DECATUR, Ill. – Furthering her efforts to support economic development in Central Illinois, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has been appointed chair of the newly established Business Incentives for Local Communities Committee. “A primary concern of residents of my...
Mussman Urges Constituents to Avoid Late Fees, Cut Waste
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging area residents to take advantage of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Email Renewal Notices program because e-mail reminders are more reliable, efficient, and economical. “We all live very...
Mussman Advocates for Spending Cuts for Government Employees
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is urging her colleagues in Springfield to tighten the state’s fiscal belt by co-sponsoring House Bill 643. The bill reduces the cost of living adjustments for government employees who are typically...
Stuart Introduces Bill to Freeze Legislative Perks, Block Automatic Pay Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to hold legislators more accountable for their spending to taxpayers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, introduced new legislation that would freeze cost of living adjustments and mileage and lodging reimbursement...