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Manley Works with Community Leaders, Professionals to Improve Understanding and Reporting of Mental Health on School Medical Forms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After listening to concerns from her Women’s Legislative Advisory Committee regarding mental health evaluations for our children, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, began working with the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish new...
Mussman-Backed Legislation to Withhold Pay Increases from Politicians Passes House
SCHAUMBURG Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg helped pass legislation out of the House on Thursday that would prioritize education funding and vital human services over pay increases for politicians. “In my district there are social workers, teachers and...
Manley Sponsors Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Manley-backed bill is a key element of an...
Andrade Measure to Crack Down on Corporate Overseas Tax Havens Advances Through Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to crack down on corporations that are hiding profits overseas to evade paying taxes, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation Wednesday out of the House State Government Administration Committee. “It’s unacceptable that...
Kifowit Legislation to Improve Services for Veterans Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Comprehensive recommendations to ensure veterans have better access to services, treatment for mental trauma and depression in addition to employment opportunities were presented in legislation being sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit,...
Scherer Backs Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that would double the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “This bill will lift up families by allowing...
Walsh Sponsoring Legislation to Better Protect Illinois Workers
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is fighting for legislation that expands protections for day and temporary laborers. “The Great Recession forced many workers from a full-time jobs to a part-time status, and as more individuals are working these...
Mah Hosts Kelly High School Students at State Capitol
CHICAGO, Ill. – Sixteen High school students from Thomas Kelly High School visited the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday, March 7, as guests of State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, for the fourth year in a row. “Students of all ages benefit greatly from seeing firsthand...
Jones Sponsors Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Jones-backed bill is a key element of an...
Walsh Backing Efforts to Provide Tax Relief for Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to allow middle-class families to keep more of their hard-earned income by doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Walsh-backed bill is a key element of an economic reform...
Scherer Passes 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 passed legislation this week to protect taxpayers and increase transparency by requiring a fiscal impact...
Rep. Jay Hoffman Appointed Assistant Majority Leader for House Democrats
Springfield, Ill. – In recognition of his years standing up for working families and fighting for organized labor, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been named Assistant Majority Leader of the House Democratic Caucus. “I am humbled that my colleagues have put...
Scherer Backing Reforms to Help Returning Veterans Access Services, Prevent Suicide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Scherer, D-Decatur, intended to help returning service members transition into civilian...
Andrade Leads Effort Aiming to Protect Sanctuary Cities in Illinois
CHICAGO – Standing with immigrant communities throughout Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation that assists local communities in their efforts to support immigrant communities. “With the Trump administration already ramping up...
Hoffman Named to Education Taskforce, Will Focus on K-12 Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been named to the House Education Taskforce to help craft a solution to Illinois’ broken funding system for K-12 schools. “The goal of the taskforce is to ensure adequate and equitable funding for all...
Hoffman Backing Reforms Aimed At Increasing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, intended to help returning service members transition into...
Scherer Seeks Participants for Fourth Annual Senior Spelling Bee
DECATUR, Ill. – To help older adults stay active and celebrate a lifetime of learning, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a spelling bee for senior citizens at the Decatur Macon County Senior Center at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13. “The senior spelling bee...
Welch Urges Restored Funding for Lifesaving Violence-Prevention Program
CHICAGO – During a House Appropriations -Public Safety Committee hearing this week, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, expressed the necessity of restoring funding to the lifesaving CeaseFire program. “The village of Maywood is home to the longest operating...