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Kifowit Urges Governor to Sign Measure Protecting Student Loan Borrowers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign a Student Loan “Bill of Rights” recently approved by the General Assembly. “Loan debt is an unfortunate reality for most people who attend colleges or universities, but...
Jones: Student Loan Borrowers Deserve Protection
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign a Student Loan “Bill of Rights” recently approved by the General Assembly. “I am tired of student loan companies preying on our young people who are trying to further...
Harper Supports Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
CHICAGO – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois’ college graduates can be...
Crespo Urging Governor to Sign Monumental Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Hernandez Urging Governor to Sign Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring that no one be denied care because of their medical history, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is urging Governor Rauner to sign bipartisan protections for Illinoisans with...
Hoffman Urges Governor to Sign Proposal Aimed At Reducing Wage Gap
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation cracking down on wage discrimination by requiring employers to pay the same wage to workers who have the same experience and do the same job. “The measure that we...
Scherer Announces Used Cell Phone Drive to Benefit Active Military Members
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with the nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers, Inc. to create a permanent drop-off location for old and used cell phones to help military members serving overseas keep in touch with their loved ones at her...
Hoffman Urges Governor to Sign Measure Protecting Transportation Funds for Downstate Communities
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is calling on Governor Bruce Rauner to sign legislation that ensures the hard-earned tax payer dollars of Southern Illinois workers are being spent on downstate road and construction projects. “The new “lockbox”...
Manley Urges Governor to Sign Measure to Prevent Pay Raise for Legislators
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing her effort to reduce state spending, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign a measure sent to him that would stop a pay raise for lawmakers and freeze other perks. “For over two years, social service providers,...
Stuart Holds Emergency Town Hall Meeting with Local Senior Service Providers
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In order to educate local senior members of the community on how the governor’s proposed replacement of the Community Care program would affect them, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, representatives from the AARP and local senior care...
Harper Hosts Joint Town Hall with Sen. Hunter to Discuss State’s Balanced Budget
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently partnered with state Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, to update residents on the balanced budget that they passed to end the state’s unprecedented, Rauner-created crisis. “The state’s budget provides funding that...
Andrade-Backed Legislation Protecting Workers’ Rights Passes House
CHICAGO – Standing up for working families, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that protects the rights of working men and women across Illinois. “Working men and women are facing unprecedented attacks from Bruce Rauner and his extreme...
Welch To Host Property Tax Appeal Seminar; Invites Residents to Attend
FOREST PARK, Ill. – To help local homeowners lower their skyrocketing real estate taxes, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is partnering with the Proviso Township Assessor’s Office to host his Annual Property Tax Appeals Seminar. “Every year property taxes...
Stuart Hosts Document Shredding Day at Edwardsville YMCA
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help residents securely shred and dispose of sensitive personal information, while also discussing state and local issues, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted a Shred Day event last Saturday at the YMCA in Edwardsville. “By hosting...
Stuart to Host Anti-Fraud Seminar for Senior Citizens
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To help local residents learn how to prevent fraud and take steps to avoid becoming victims of crime, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a free seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, on Friday, June 28 from 11 am to...
Andrade Partners With Logan Square Neighborhood Association to Help Protect Immigrant Rights
CHICAGO – In an effort to help protect immigrant families from the extreme, xenophobic immigration policies of the Trump Administration, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Logan Square Neighborhood Association to offer a “Know Your Rights”...
Scherer-Backed Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Legislation backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to fight human trafficking by informing the public about the availability of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center anti-trafficking hotline has taken effect. “Human trafficking is a...
Manley Bill to Require Human Trafficking Course in CDL Training Sent to Governor
JOLIET, Ill. – A proposal sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, which would require commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants to receive information on human trafficking prevention has been sent to the governor’s desk following bipartisan support....