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Lilly Votes for Stopgap Measure to Ensure Schools Open on Time
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after voting for a stopgap measure that will allow the state to continue funding critical programs and ensure that schools open on time this fall. “I supported this measure because...
Hernandez Passes Funding for Local Schools and Essential Service Providers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after passing legislation that allows schools to open on time and provides critical state programs with needed funding: “Today, I helped pass legislation that will allow local...
Moeller Calls on Governor to Sign Measure Allowing Automatic Voter Registration in Illinois
Rep Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) 43rd District Springfield Office: 235-E Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-8020 (217) 557-4459 FAX District Office: 164 Division Street Suite 505 Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 841-7130 (847) 841-7140 FAX
Hoffman Passes Critical Funding for Vulnerable and Sick Illinoisans, Education and Road Safety Repairs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement after passing a partial budget that ensures schools will open on time, provides need-based financial aid for college students, keeps road repair workers on the job and funds care...
Gordon-Booth Supports Stopgap Measure, Urges Governor and Legislative Leaders to Continue Negotiations
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, released the following statement after the passage of stop-gap budget bills: “Today was an important day in Illinois because it shows that Democrats and Republicans can put aside their differences to do what is...
Moeller Urges Governor to Sign Legislation Protecting Seniors from Financial Scammers
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is calling on the governor to sign bipartisan legislation allowing prosecutors additional time to try criminals who commit financial crimes against seniors into law. “We must do all we can to crack down on criminals who...
Gordon-Booth Urges Governor to Sign Bi-Partisan Human Services Appropriations
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign Senate Bill 2038, legislation that was approved by the House of Representatives to provide funding for human service providers. “In the Peoria area, human services...
Moeller Encourages Governor to Sign Measure Cracking Down on Frauds Posing as Military Members
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is urging the governor to sign legislation that will punish criminals who, for financial gain, pretend to be military veterans as soon as it crosses his desk. “It is appalling that there are people willing to lie about...
Gordon-Booth Legislation to Foster Economic Development Goes to Governor
PEORIA, Ill. – To help encourage job creation and economic development in Peoria, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, passed legislation to protect enterprise developments zones throughout Peoria County. “Democrats and Republicans agree that we need to do more to...
Jones Supports Stopgap Measure to Fund Critical State Services, Ensuring Schools Open on Time
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement after approving a stopgap budget that allows schools to open on time and provides funding for services that working families across the state rely on: “For over a year the...
Crespo Votes to Pass Funding for Vital Human Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With bipartisan support Thursday, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, helped pass a measure to provide over $700 million for human services programs such as mental health and addiction services, which have not received funding for the 11...
Crespo to Receive Legislator of the Year Award for Protecting Vulnerable Citizens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a result of his work to protect vulnerable families in Illinois, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is slated to receive the 2016 Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies in...
Walsh Fights to Protect Higher Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to keep public universities in Illinois open, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, supported legislation Friday to appropriate $600 million in funding for state universities, community colleges, and the Monetary Award Program. “Many...
Walsh-Sponsored Amendment to Safeguard Road Construction Jobs Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect road construction jobs, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, supported a measure requiring tax dollars collected on the purchase of gas to be used only for transportation-related purposes. “As Chairman of the Intermodal Infrastructure...
Harper Works to Bring Attention and Resources to Illinoisans Facing Rare Diseases
CHICAGO – In an effort to increase awareness and treatment options for those with rare diseases, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, advanced her first piece of legislation out of committee this week, in hopes that those with rare diseases will soon have the resources...
Andrade Introduces Legislation to Expand Computer Science Education
CHICAGO – In an effort to keep education in Illinois on track with new trends in technology, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, introduced a proposal creating a task force to study and improve access to computer science education for Illinois students. “As a father...
Welch Urges Gov. Rauner to Compromise, Pass Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Governor Rauner’s budget address: “As I talk to constituents in the 7th District every day, they tell me about the real ways the state’s months-long budget impasse is...
Jones Highlights Ongoing Need in Response to Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Dolton, issued the following statement in response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s annual budget address: “During his speech, Gov. Rauner emphasized the importance of making Illinois more competitive. I believe we cannot do...