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Walsh Sponsors Legislation Aimed At Reducing Wait Time for Organ Transplant List
JOLIET – In an effort to help save the lives of individuals waiting on the state’s organ transplant list, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, voted for legislation that aims to decrease waiting times for individuals needing organ transplants by allowing residents 16...
Slaughter Fights to Expand Childcare Assistance Program for Families in Need
CHICAGO – As local families continue to struggle with the overbearing costs of childcare, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that increases access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for families who are most in need. “Last year...
Slaughter Sponsors Bill to Require Licenses for Gun Dealers, Says Children Need More Protection
CHICAGO – As violence in Chicago continues to threaten the safety of local families, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is proposing new gun legislation to better protect the children of Chicago by creating licensing requirements for gun dealers. “Too many...
Scherer-Backed Legislation to Restore Funding for Violence-Prevention Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer D-Decatur, recently filed legislation to provide funding for a proven program in curbing gun violence known as CeaseFire. “I believe programs like CeaseFire are needed to help keep our communities safe and protect our...
Walsh Demands State Put American Jobs First By Backing American-Made Car Requirement
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, is demanding the state put American jobs first by backing a measure that would require Illinois to only purchase vehicles made in North America. “Taxpayers in my district are fed up with foreign businesses and...
Harper Urges Restored Funding for Life Saving Violence-Prevention Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During an Appropriations-Public Safety Committee hearing last week, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, expressed the necessity of restoring funding to the CeaseFire program to fellow lawmakers. The program plays a major role in countering violence...
Mussman Denounces Rauner’s Plan to End Homecare for 40,000 Seniors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman is opposing efforts to remove 40,000 Illinois seniors from a program that allows them to stay in their homes and out of institutional care. Governor Bruce Rauner, through the Department on Aging, would end homecare...
Mussman Opposes Any New Tax on Food and Drugs
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has pledged to vote against any new legislation that would raise sales taxes for food and over the counter medicines. Mussman instead is calling for a change of focus to the root of the problem of food...
Rep. Mah Luchara en Contra de Recortes al Programa de Cuidado de Personas de la Tercera Edad; 40,000 Afectados
CHICAGO – La Representante Estatal Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, y los defensores de personas de la tercera edad están listos para luchar en contra de nuevas medidas de la administración del Gobernador que removerán a 40,000 personas de la tercera edad de programas de...
Representative Mah Introduces Legislation to Hold Phone Companies Accountable to Customers
CHICAGO – Following through on her commitment to strengthen laws to protect consumers, especially against increasing rates on everyday utilities, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D – Chicago, announced legislation to require large telecommunications companies to report changes...
Welch Proposes Bill to Make College More Affordable
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to alleviate the burdensome tuition costs for college students across Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is sponsoring legislation that would establish reimbursement grants for Illinois students at public universities. “As Chair...
Harper Maintains Commitment to Women’s Health
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would expand women’s access to comprehensive health care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive medicine. “There is a great deal of uncertainty among women across the country...
Victims of Gun Violence, Families Urge Lawmakers to Restore Funding for Violence-Prevention Cut by Rauner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of gun violence and their families gave emotional testimony urging lawmakers to restore funding Gov. Bruce Rauner slashed for CeaseFire, a community-based violence-prevention program, at an Appropriations-Public Safety Committee hearing in...
Hoffman Leading Charge to Crack Down on Human Trafficking of Minors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to crack down on criminals that promote the human trafficking of minors, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring legislation that will increase penalties and extend the statute of limitations for such crimes. “We need to have...
Jones Calls for Expanded African-American History Curriculum in Public Schools
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – To help educate Illinois students on the role African-Americans played in the history of the United States, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is sponsoring legislation to require African-American history be taught in public elementary...
Walsh Urging IDOT to Install Congestion Warning Signs on I-80
JOLIET, Ill. – To help ease local motorists’ commutes and improve roadway safety, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation urging the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect signs warning drivers of upcoming congestion on Interstate 80....
Rep. Mah Opposes Cuts to Elder-Care Program That Will Hurt Seniors, End Care for 40,000
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is standing with senior advocates to speak out against the Rauner Administration’s new rules that will strip care from 40,000 elderly residents, remove criminal background check requirements for caregivers and create...
Scherer Backs Bill to Lower Fees on Small Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Individuals looking to create a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) would get some financial relief with lowered filing costs under a new bill being backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “In Illinois, we need to be doing all we can to help...