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Welch Legislation Aims to Eliminate Wage Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end practices of pay discrimination between male and female employees, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation to create modern equal pay policies. “Women in Illinois are not equally compensated for...
Harper Sponsors Legislation to Reduce Wage-Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end practices of pay and wage discrimination, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to end pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois.. “Women still only earn 79 cents on the dollar to their male...
Kifowit Working to End Pay Discrimination Against Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is fighting to end pay discrimination against women by sponsoring reforms to close the pay gap between women and men. Kifowit also recently supported a resolution declaring as April 4 “Pay Equity Day,” which...
Scherer Congratulates Johns Hill Magnet School Basketball Team on State Championship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of the Johns Hill Magnet School eighth grade boys basketball team winning the 2017 Illinois Elementary School Association Class 2A State Championship, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently introduced House Resolution 262 and...
Scherer Advances Legislation to Keep School Children Safe from Abduction
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently advanced legislation out of the House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee to help prevent the misuse of old school buses to abduct students. “Student safety is a major concern of mine, as a former...
Crespo Fights for Equal Pay, Argues Men and Women are Equal in Workplace
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is sponsoring legislation declaring April 4 as “Pay Equity Day”. This day will demonstrate how far women must work into a year to receive equal pay to their male counterparts. “At a time where women are...
Hoffman Effort to Invest in Clean Coal Technology and Jobs Passes Key House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to reinvigorate coal-centric local economies, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is spearheading an effort to increase state investment in clean coal technology. “With recent advancements in clean coal technology, we are able to create...
Lilly Chief Co-Sponsors Legislation to Keep Illinois Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will require businesses that take tax incentives to stay in Illinois. “Currently, businesses have the ability to take tax breaks or financial assistance and then relocate out of...
Andrade’s Effort to Require Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns Passes Key Committee
CHICAGO – To help inform voters and shine a light on the financial interests of individuals running for President of the United States, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to require that presidential candidates release their tax returns in...
Hernandez Hosts Know Your Rights Seminar
CHICAGO, Ill. –In an effort to help concerned community members, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, partnered with Rise and Organize, The Resurrection Project, and the Illinois Student Association Commission to host a Know...
Lilly Hosts Youth Event, Discusses the Impact of Bullying
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted “I’m going to be Seventeen” to speak with young people in the community about the impact bullying has on their lives. “Over 15 young participants in the community joined me to ice-skate and discuss...
Mussman Passes Bill to Maintain Standards for Sign Language Interpreters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that the deaf and hearing impaired have access to services that enable them to communicate effectively, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, passed legislation on Wednesday that would keep the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act...
Mussman Announces Coat Drive Drop-Off Location at District Office
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is asking residents to donate used winter coats at her district office, located at 15 W. Weathersfield Way in Schaumburg, to disadvantaged families in the northwest suburbs. Mussman is collecting both...
Crespo Votes to Restrict Access to Taxpayer Funded Pensions, Highlights Importance of Bipartisanship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to cut costs of government and eliminate expensive perks for politicians, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass House Bill 291, which would restrict access to taxpayer-funded pensions for elected officials who work...
Harper Fights to Stop Part-Time Politicians from Obtaining Perks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, in an effort to make government officials more accountable to the people they represent, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported a measure that would restrict part-time politicians from receiving a taxpayer funded pension. “I want...
Harper Bills Aim to Reduce Cost on Companies that Provide Food to Low-Income Communities, Eliminate Food Deserts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase access to healthier foods, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring two bills that would waive fees on vehicles that deliver food to residents who live in food deserts and allow for the creation of local Urban...
Hoffman Backing Proposal Cracking Down On Corporations That Outsource Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to hold corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers accountable, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is backing legislation that requires companies that ship out Illinois jobs to repay state funds they received to incentivize...
Manley Sponsored Bill to Prevent Part-Time Politician Pensions Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, that would reduce the number of politicians that can receive a pension passed the House Wednesday and now heads to the Senate for consideration. “Too many part-time politicians were taking...