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Harper Opposes Trumpcare; Says Keep Health Care Affordable
CHICAGO – In reaction to the reckless health care proposal from extreme politicians in Washington, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation on the state level to oppose President Trump’s American Health Care Act and urge Congress to expand the...
Harper Economic Reform Package Would Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, worked to pass a comprehensive economic reform package that cuts taxes and fees on small businesses, provides more incentives to...
Andrade Backs Raise of Minimum Wage to Lift Up Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing with working families across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that raises Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 over the next few years. “We have not increased our minimum wage since 2011, yet the cost of...
Gordon-Booth Supports Equitable Education Funding, Additional Money for Local Schools
PEORIA, Ill. – After many years of working with legislators, local school districts and advocates, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, helped pass legislation that makes changes to the current education funding formula and brings more money to schools in the...
Manley Visits with Rock Run Place Residents and Staff
Joliet, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently visited with residents and staff at Rock Run Place residents and staff for a meet and greet with residents during Nursing Home Week. “Spending time in the retirement communities around my district is...
Hoffman Passes Legislation to Crack Down on Human Trafficking of Minors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under legislation passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, individuals suspected human traffickers will no longer be able to evade prosecution in cases involving minors due to a technicality in the law. “Many victims of human trafficking do not...
Stuart Backs Measure Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under legislation passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex...
Manley Supports Strengthening Law to Hold Drug Dealers Accountable
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to address the ongoing heroin epidemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently supported legislation allowing drug out-of-state drug dealers to be prosecuted when someone from Illinois dies from the drugs. “People go to...
Mussman Passes Reforms to Increase Competition, Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under legislation passed with the support of state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, establishing a non-profit workers’ compensation insurer as an alternative for...
Welch Sponsors Economic Reform Package to Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is backing a comprehensive economic reform package that lowers business taxes, provides more incentives to companies to invest...
Hernandez Urging Governor to Support Anti-Wage Theft Measure, Highlights Effect on Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, passed legislation through the House that would ensure working families are not cheated out of their hard-earned money by unethical employers. “Women, Latinos, and other...
Scherer Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Increase Transparency Passes Both Houses
DECATUR, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to protect taxpayers and increase transparency by requiring a fiscal impact statement for every executive order has passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. “Our state is in a dire...
Walsh Pushing for Investigation Reckless Practices within Department of Children and Family Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the death of 16 month-old Semaj Crosby less than a day and a half after case workers from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) visited the Joliet home where she lived, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is backing...
Jones-Sponsored Measure Protecting Health Care Access for Local Families 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. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is...
Welch Encourages Residents to Join Anti-Violence March in Maywood
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is partnering with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to host an anti-violence walk in Maywood. The event will take place Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 am at the corner of 22nd Ave & St. Charles Rd. in...
Manley Celebrates Students Honored at Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Region Student Recognition Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. – State Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently joined educators, families and students at the Rialto Square Theater for the annual Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Region Student Recognition Breakfast. “It is such a pleasure to all of the...
Manley Pushes for Economic Reforms to Help Businesses, Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help strengthen the economy and create jobs, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to reduce taxes for small and medium-sized businesses to help create jobs and lift up the middle class. “This legislation is full of...
Stuart Measure Seeks to Connect Veterans with Employment Resources, Employers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, seeks to connect unemployed veterans with community and state employment resources. “The idea for a website to help veterans find work was brought to me by local veterans,” said...