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Rep. Stuart Opposes Cuts to Elder-Care Program That Will Hurt Seniors, End Care for 40,000
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, 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...
Mussman Maintains Commitment to Women’s Health
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is the chief sponsor of legislation that would expand women’s access to comprehensive health care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive medicine over the counter. “There is a great deal of...
Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Hold Gun Owners Accountable
CHICAGO – As gun violence in the city continues to rise at a devastating pace, state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation that would strengthen the repercussions against gun owners who are irresponsible with their weapons. “Many of the people...
Moeller Working to Protect Natural Resources by Introducing Milkweed Bills
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, has introduced bills that will provide additional protection for milkweed, a vital food source for Illinois’ population of threatened monarch butterflies, and also raise awareness of raise awareness of Illinois’ natural...
Kifowit Announced 2017 Award to Recognize Businesses That Give Back
AURORA, Ill. – To help recognize area businesses that generously support causes that benefit the community, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting residents to submit nominations for her ‘Good Neighbor’ Business Award and help showcase these local...
Manley Introduces Legislation to Close Loophole, Protect Community from Dangerous Criminals
JOLIET, Ill. – Responding to concerns from constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently filed legislation to make a person convicted of battery to register as a sex offender if the attack was sexually motivated. “The state requires people to register as...
Harper Supports Effort to Protect a Woman’s Right to Choose in Illinois
CHICAGO – Concerned about the continued legal status of abortion in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would ensure that a woman has the right to have a safe and legal abortion in Illinois, even if the 1973 Roe vs. Wade...
Scherer Introduces 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 introduced legislation to protect taxpayers and increase transparency by requiring a fiscal impact statement for...
House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday: “Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic...
Rep. Slaughter Opposes Cuts to Elder-Care Program That Will Hurt Seniors, End Care for 40,000
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, 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...
Harper Fights for Reducing Financial Burden on Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is advocating for measures that would provide working families with financial relief with the aim to reduce crime and improve the economic climate of low-income communities. “Many people resort to crime because...
Hoffman Calls for Budget That Helps Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement: “As Governor Rauner gave his annual budget address, residents around our community continued to face the...
Gordon-Booth Highlights Scholarship Opportunity For Women Continuing their Education
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Committed to making sure that college is affordable, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting a scholarship opportunity open to women continuing their education through the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL). “Non-traditional...
Kifowit Selected as Chair of Government Transparency Committee, Vows Greater Accountability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Pledging to fight for increased transparency and openness in state government, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was selected as chairperson of the House Government Transparency Committee. In addition, she will continue her role as vice...
Manley Appointed Chair of Cost Benefit Analysis Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to be responsible to taxpayers and bring common-sense budgeting solutions to Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently named the chair of the new Cost Benefit Analysis Committee. “Since coming to...
Harper Pushes for Restored Access to Child Care Assistance Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to give more working families access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which was severely cut by Gov. Rauner in 2015. “CCAP helps many families with their children’s needs and...
Hoffman Promoting Year round Cell Phone for Soldiers Drive
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – For over a year, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and his staff pushed a sustained effort for collecting hundreds of used cell phones from local organizations, businesses and individuals to donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit...
Andrade Stands With Students To Call For Higher Education Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing in solidarity with students, teachers and administrators of higher education, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, attended a rally yesterday at the Capitol demanding full funding for the state’s higher education system and the Monetary Award Program...