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Stuart Fights to Crack Down on Corporations that Ship Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they’ve received from Illinois taxpayers and barred from receiving any future taxpayer-funded deals under a measure passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart,...
Walsh Votes To Crack Down On Wage Discrimination Against Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is fighting to end wage discrimination by passing a package of measures requiring employers to pay the same wage to workers who have the same experience and do the same job. “I believe that a person should be...
Welch Opposes Cuts to Meals on Wheels, Stands with Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is standing with seniors and senior advocates like AARP to oppose Washington politicians’ dangerous cuts to senior Meals on Wheels, which would affect the more than 115,000 elderly residents who depend...
Rep. Mussman and Comptroller Mendoza Remind Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting a program to reunite local taxpayers and small businesses with uncashed checks issued by the State of Illinois through Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Check for Cash program....
Jones-Sponsored Measure to Prevent Wage Discrimination Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is fighting to end wage discrimination by passing legislation requiring employers to pay the same wage to workers who have the same experience and do the same job. “Women have historically faced wage...
DeLuca Passes Legislation Out of the House to Bring New Jobs to Park Forest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, passed legislation out of the house today, which will benefit keystone properties throughout Park Forest. “This legislation will provide great opportunities for vacant buildings throughout the Village...
Kifowit Hosting Free Seminar to Help Homeowners Reduce Property Taxes
AURORA, Ill. – Homeowners interested in learning how to lower their property tax bill are invited to attend a free property tax assessment seminar being hosted by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, on Thursday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aurora Public...
Lilly Supports Legislation to Bring Tax Dollars Back to Local Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will increase the amount of money municipalities receive from the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). “Communities and residents throughout Illinois depend on services...
Crespo Passes Legislation that Would Reveal the Full Extent of Illinois’ Debt Obligations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to increasing government transparency and accountability, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, passed legislation through the House Friday that would reform how state agencies manage their finances. “Illinois is facing unprecedented...
Andrade Legislation To Protect Women’s Health from Judicial Activism Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To proactively fight against attacks on women’s health, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that he is sponsoring to ensure a women’s right to choose is protected in Illinois if the Supreme Court reverses nearly 50 years of...
Manley Votes to Protect Health Insurance for Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the health care debate continues in Washington, D.C, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation prohibiting insurance companies from dropping individuals with pre-existing conditions. “There is a lot of uncertainty right now...
Welch Bill Closes Tax Loopholes, Requires Wealthy Pay Fair Share
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to close current tax loopholes and provide monetary relief for the middle class, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring House Bill 3393. “Illinois needs revenue in order to protect and fund higher education, social...
Walsh Passes Measure Cracking Down On Corporations Shipping Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they’ve received from Illinois taxpayers and barred from receiving any future taxpayer-funded deals under a measure passed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr.,...
Manley Stands with Seniors to Protect Funding for Meals on Wheels
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is joining seniors from throughout the community to stand against dangerous proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels that would affect more than 115,000 elderly residents in Illinois who rely on the program. “Meals on...
Kifowit-Backed Bills Promoting Local Jobs Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two pieces of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to keep more of our tax dollars here in Illinois and invest in local jobs by requiring Illinois state agencies to buy locally passed the House Wednesday. “We have a duty...
Hernandez Effort to Ensure Pay Equity Passes House, Highlights Effect on the Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to fighting for women’s rights, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, voted to pass legislation through the House Wednesday that would move Illinois one step closer toward pay equity between me and...
Hoffman Passes “Buy Illinois” and “Buy America” Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a legislative package on Wednesday that works to stimulate the sale of goods manufactured in Illinois or the United States and create local jobs. “When we buy goods that are made in Illinois or America, we...
Mah Votes to Fund Vital Services at Risk of Being Cut
Chicago, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, in an effort to protect social services that are at risk of being cut, voted in support of a Lifeline Budget that recently passed the House. “This is by no means the answer to all the state’s problems,” said Mah. “If...