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Hoffman-Sponsored Economic Reforms Lifting Up Middle-Class and Small Businesses Pass House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In his continued effort to empower middle-class families and level the playing field for local employers, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, helped pass reforms that crack down on corporations that ship jobs out of state, reduce fees on small...
Walsh-Backs Measures to Address Veteran Suicide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, recently supported two measures to help address shortcomings uncovered by the Taskforce on Veteran Suicide, which met across the state last year with veterans and their families. “The taskforce uncovered that...
Kifowit Hosts Community Safety Update
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently hosted a Community Safety Update with the Aurora Police Department and area residents. “I was thrilled to see so many residents come out to discuss ways to improve the safety of our community,” Kifowit...
Hernandez to Host Know Your Rights and Immigration Fraud Seminar in Little Village
CHICAGO –State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering up with the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Attorney General’s Office, and ARISE Chicago to host a Know Your Rights and Immigration Fraud Seminar on Wednesday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Manley Sponsors Measure Requiring Insurance Companies to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing her commitment to making health care affordable and accessible to residents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, is sponsoring legislation requiring insurance companies to cover treatments to help individuals with eating disorders. “According to the...
Walsh-Sponsored Measure to Eliminate Wage Gap Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, to end wage discrimination by requiring businesses to pay employees with similar work experience equally regardless of gender recently passed the General Assembly. “Women still face...
Stuart to Hold Discussions with Community Members at Local Coffee Shops
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a series of discussions with community members at local coffee shops in order to gain insight on residents’ thoughts on issues such as tax relief efforts, the state budget and other pressing issues...
Kifowit-Sponsored Measure Protecting Health Care Access for Illinoisans Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law that would deny care to millions of Illinois residents, strip insurance from people with pre-existing conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is...
Bipartisan Compromise Only Route to Budget Deal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement Wednesday as the House of Representatives returns for special session: “The only way we can end this devastating budget impasse is with a real bipartisan agreement between...
Harper Holds Seminar to Help Immigrant Families Know their Rights
CHICAGO – To help protect immigrant families from the Trump administration’s new, extreme immigration policies, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, hosted a Know Your Rights Seminar on Saturday to highlight legal remedies that are available to immigrant families...
Welch Sponsors Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, recently supported legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois’ college...
Harper: Illinois Needs an Honest Budget, and Rauner Needs to Negotiate
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is renewing her negotiation on a budget that does not burden Illinois taxpayers and does not rely on dishonest and unviable savings. “The Senate budget is not the honest plan Illinois taxpayers need, and we aren’t going to...
Hoffman Passes Legislation Allowing Counties to Streamline Election Services, Save Taxpayer Dollars
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to streamline government services and save taxpayer dollars state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation that gives counties the ability to reduce the number of elections judges during primary elections. “With many families...
Andrade Backs Resolution Opposing Trump’s American Health Care Act
CHICAGO – In an effort to combat negative effects a proposed federal healthcare overhaul would have on the most vulnerable, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a resolution that opposes the Republican-introduced American Health Care Act. “The changes...
Stuart Calls on Governor, Lawmakers to Return to Negotiating Table, Prepare More Honest Budget Deal
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and lawmakers to return to the table to compromise on a more honest, balanced budget deal that protects taxpayers and ensures residents maintain access to vital services. “Despite...
Harper Joins Colleagues to Urge Rauner to Protect Environment
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is joining her colleagues in calling on Gov. Rauner to join the U.S. Climate Alliance that New York, California and Washington states have joined to take proactive steps in protecting the environment. “President Trump was...
Andrade Urges Rauner to Denounce Trump’s Anti-Environment Agenda, Pledge Support for Paris Climate Agreement
CHICAGO – To show that Illinois’ commitment to combating the grave threat posed by global warming, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, signed onto a letter urging Gov. Rauner to add Illinois as a state the will continue to uphold the standards set out in the Paris...
Stuart Tours Lewis & Clark Community College
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, toured the Lewis and Clark Community College Process Operations Technology Program last week. “Community college and career training programs are a vital part of growing the local economy,” said Stuart....