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Hernandez-Welch Unifying to Make Illinois a Welcoming State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, and state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, are joining forces to foster trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, giving undocumented immigrants with no...
Manley Urges Federal Government to Continue Funding Programs that Fight Heroin Epidemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to news that President Trump has proposed slashing funding federal programs that help fight the heroin epidemic across the country, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced legislation urging the Illinois Congressional Delegation...
Welch Introduces Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs
WESTCHESTER, Ill., – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch recently introduced legislation to provide funding for violence prevention programs to communities that have been most affected by increased violence. “Over the past several years we have seen an increase in...
Walsh Helps Pass Measures to Protect Local Families’ Access to Health care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law which would strip insurance from people with pre-existing conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is fighting to stop massive insurance companies...
Andrade Backing Effort to Unify Immigrant Communities and Local Law Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a proposal to foster trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, giving undocumented immigrants with no criminal backgrounds peace of mind. “The heated rhetoric and divisive...
Negotiating Team Outlines House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate...
Stuart Bill Aims to Expand Access to Critical Breast Cancer Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is spearheading legislation that could help more women obtain an earlier breast cancer diagnosis by expanding insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. “My bill ensures that women in Illinois have...
Scherer Helps Pass Reforms to Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs
DECATUR, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under two pieces of legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “It’s time to put the needs of both employers and injured workers ahead of insurance company...
Crespo Backed Legislation Passes House, Providing Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Donald Trump and his allies in Washington push for reckless changes to federal health care law, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass protections on the state level to make sure no one in Illinois can be denied care because of...
Stuart Discusses Community Safety with Police Chiefs
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, met with Madison County Police Chiefs and Illinois State Police last week to discuss public safety funding and her legislation to keep officers safe. “I appreciate the work our local police chiefs do to...
Hoffman-Backed Proposal to Protect Life Insurance Beneficiaries Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that would help ensure that family members receive their loved ones’ life insurance benefits recently passed the House. “Life insurance companies should not be allowed to get out of...
Mussman Backs Bills Requiring Illinois to Buy Local
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported two pieces of legislation that will require Illinois state agencies to buy locally, which not only keeps more tax dollars circulating here at home, but also invests in keeping local jobs...
Jones Collaborates with SouthTown Arts Entertainment Cultural Center’s 2017 Entrepreneurs Small Business Expo to Engage Residents and Entrepreneurs
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is inviting residents and entrepreneurs to attend SouthTown Arts Entertainment Cultural Center’s Second Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, May 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Southland Center, located...
Kifowit-Sponsored Measure Protecting the Parental Rights of Blind Parents Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is working to protect the parental rights of individuals who are blind, by passing legislation addressing the high rates of parental custody challenges involving sight-impaired individuals. “The best place...
Hoffman Passes Insurance Cost Controls, Protections for People with Preexisting Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law which would strip insurance from people with preexisting conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Hoffman, D-Swansea, is fighting to stop massive premium increases and guarantee...
Andrade Visits Carl Von Linne Students At Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, visited with students from Carl Von Linne School that were participating in Tech 2017, an event that allows students to showcase their innovative use of technology in the classroom. “We need to make sure that...
Walsh Recognizes Joliet Central’s Honored Students
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, recently recognized Joliet Central High School seniors Benjamin Hallihan and Vanessa Flores, who were chosen as this school year’s “Mr. and Ms. J” for their achievements in academics and community service. “I would...
Mah: Letter to the Editor
Donald Trump and his extreme allies continue pushing reckless changes to federal health care law. Their radical agenda would deny care to people simply because they got sick and make us all pay more to pad the profits of big insurance companies. I’m fed up with...