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Harper Calls on Governor to Focus on Fair and Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State Address: “I was sent to Springfield to fight for the people in my district, not focus on dismantling workers’ rights and their benefits. As a...
W. Davis Calls on Governor to Pass Balanced Budget; Supports New Economic Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, Governor Bruce Rauner addressed the General Assembly in his annual State of the State address. State Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, was present and issued the following statement after the address: “In the past 19 months, our state...
Walsh Calls for Real Economic Reforms to Create Jobs, Provide Relief to Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address on Wednesday, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, released the following statement: “The governor and legislators on both sides of the aisle must put aside their partisan...
Stuart Responds to State of State Address with Continued Commitment to Job Creation, Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the governor’s State of the State address on Wednesday, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, reaffirmed her commitment to investing in Metro East’s working families and employers. “The governor and I share the goal of improving...
Slaughter Responds to Governor’s Address, Advocates for Responsible Economic Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday following the governor’s State of the State address: “Illinois has gone far too long without a balanced and responsible budget, and it remains my priority to ensure...
Scherer Urges Governor To Put Working Families First
SPRINGFIELD, Ill –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Wednesday in reaction to Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address: “I hear from people every day who are fed up with the impact of the budget impasse and are struggling to overcome it....
Moeller Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address, Calls for Budget Compromise
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, released the following statement in response to Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address: “Our state cannot continue to operate without a budget as it has for the last two years. Illinois residents deserve a state...
Rep. Mah: State of the State Requires Bi-Partisan Efforts to Help Working Families
CHICAGO - In response to the governor's State of the State address, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, released the following statement: "The state is continuing on a path without a state budget, and the resulting impacts are hurting both the middle-class as well as...
Kifowit Advocates For Reforms to Create Jobs and Boost Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address: “The state of Illinois has never faced the fiscal challenges it must now confront. The lack of a state budget has...
Jones Proposes Real Economic Reforms to Create Jobs, Lift-Up Working Class Families
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address: “Gov. Rauner’s continued refusal to negotiate a budget until his irresponsible anti-working-class agenda is...
Hoffman Issues Response To Governor’s State Of The State, Calls For Renewed Negotiations For A Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address on Wednesday, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement: “Each day that goes by without a full budget, our state continues to fall further and further...
Mussman Asks Governor to Put Middle Class Above Politics
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address: “Since day one of the Rauner administration, I’ve been ready, willing and able to negotiate with the governor on behalf of the...
Lilly Demands Budget to Protect Working Families
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Wednesday following Gov. Rauner’s State of the State Address: “Illinois has gone without a budget for far too long. This is unacceptable and we must work together must be to ensure that...
Crespo Pushes for Fiscally Responsible Budget to be Passed
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address Wednesday: “After listening to the governor this afternoon, I think we can all agree that we must work to push for a...
Mah: Making Gun Violence Easier is the Wrong Direction for Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. – In response to a bill proposed in the US House that would ease restrictions on firearm suppressors or “silencers”, Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, announced her opposition to the measure, saying it would make it easier for gun violence to go unnoticed....
Welch Seeks Local Input For New Legislative Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is asking constituents for their ideas for new bill proposals for the new General Assembly. “Making government more accessible is a top priority of mine,” said Welch. “We have the opportunity to work...
Mussman Supports Efforts to Reduce Costs for Businesses While Protecting Workers
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraged by efforts in Springfield to totally revamp the state’s unfair workers’ compensation structure, having recently supported a workers’ compensation package that is far fairer to workers,...
Manley Advocates for Economic Agenda that Prioritizes Middle Class
JOLIET, Ill. – Looking to stimulate development in Illinois and strengthen the middle class, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is backing an economic reform agenda that would lower the cost of doing business, reward economic investment and boost education funding....