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Stuart Prioritizes Local Business in Buy Illinois, Buy America Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to invest in local companies and workers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is spearheading a plan that would require state agencies to prioritize Illinois and American made goods when making purchases. “Outsourcing jobs and business...
Mussman Fights to Cut Property Tax Bills by Passing Major 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. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and...
Williams Leads Charge to End Pay Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To reduce the gender wage gap, state Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to address the pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois. “Obviously, we should have equal pay for equal work,” Williams said. “It’s 2017 - the...
Kifowit-Sponsored Bills Reducing Wasteful Spending Pass House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is fighting to cut the cost of government by passing measures banning taxpayer-funded pensions for part-time politicians, and empowering taxpayers to eliminate unnecessary and duplicative units of local...
Walsh Working to Increase Resources for Public Safety and Protect Local Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First responders and other local services would receive promised state funding under legislation passed recently by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood. “Keeping our families safe is one of the most vital functions of our cities and villages, and...
Mussman Fights to End Wage Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to bring awareness to and address the issue of pay discrimination between men and women, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation that would mark April 4 as Pay Equity Day in Illinois and bring more fairness...
Harper Legislation Stops Big Insurance Companies from Denying Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, state Rep. Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would outlaw insurance companies from denying people coverage because of their health conditions. “Health...
Welch Legislation Aims to Eliminate Wage Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end practices of pay discrimination between male and female employees, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation to create modern equal pay policies. “Women in Illinois are not equally compensated for...
Harper Sponsors Legislation to Reduce Wage-Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end practices of pay and wage discrimination, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to end pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois.. “Women still only earn 79 cents on the dollar to their male...
Kifowit Working to End Pay Discrimination Against Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is fighting to end pay discrimination against women by sponsoring reforms to close the pay gap between women and men. Kifowit also recently supported a resolution declaring as April 4 “Pay Equity Day,” which...
Scherer Congratulates Johns Hill Magnet School Basketball Team on State Championship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of the Johns Hill Magnet School eighth grade boys basketball team winning the 2017 Illinois Elementary School Association Class 2A State Championship, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently introduced House Resolution 262 and...
Scherer Advances Legislation to Keep School Children Safe from Abduction
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently advanced legislation out of the House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee to help prevent the misuse of old school buses to abduct students. “Student safety is a major concern of mine, as a former...
Crespo Fights for Equal Pay, Argues Men and Women are Equal in Workplace
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is sponsoring legislation declaring April 4 as “Pay Equity Day”. This day will demonstrate how far women must work into a year to receive equal pay to their male counterparts. “At a time where women are...
Hoffman Effort to Invest in Clean Coal Technology and Jobs Passes Key House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to reinvigorate coal-centric local economies, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is spearheading an effort to increase state investment in clean coal technology. “With recent advancements in clean coal technology, we are able to create...
Lilly Chief Co-Sponsors Legislation to Keep Illinois Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will require businesses that take tax incentives to stay in Illinois. “Currently, businesses have the ability to take tax breaks or financial assistance and then relocate out of...
Andrade’s Effort to Require Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns Passes Key Committee
CHICAGO – To help inform voters and shine a light on the financial interests of individuals running for President of the United States, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to require that presidential candidates release their tax returns in...
Hernandez Hosts Know Your Rights Seminar
CHICAGO, Ill. –In an effort to help concerned community members, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, partnered with Rise and Organize, The Resurrection Project, and the Illinois Student Association Commission to host a Know...
Lilly Hosts Youth Event, Discusses the Impact of Bullying
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted “I’m going to be Seventeen” to speak with young people in the community about the impact bullying has on their lives. “Over 15 young participants in the community joined me to ice-skate and discuss...