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Scherer Introduces Resolution to Overhaul SNAP Recertification for Foster Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As foster families continue to face challenges that may limit their access to affordable, nutritious food, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, presented a resolution urging the federal government to change its food assistance program rules for foster families.
DeLuca Leads Effort to Designate October as Italian-American Heritage Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his longtime work to champion and recognize the contributions of Italian-Americans, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, passed a bipartisan plan to mark every October in Illinois as Italian-American Heritage Month.
Benton Spotlights Budget Focused on Communities, Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Communities and working families will be the main beneficiaries of the recently passed state budget, says state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, following a robust and comprehensive process aimed at promoting growth and fiscal responsibility.
Yang Rohr Backs Fiscally Responsible Budget, Education Policy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to making fiscally responsible investments, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, galvanized support for increased pension payments and critical funding for healthcare services in the recent state budget.
Scherer-Backed Measure Targeting Nonconsensual Deepfakes Heads to the Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is cracking down on high-tech exploitation by passing legislation that will crack down on efforts to use AI technology to harass and intimidate with sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ images.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Variety of Infrastructure Projects to Assist Domestic Violence Survivors, Expand Literacy, Improve Water Treatment
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing numerous new projects funded in Illinois’ recent budget that will improve a variety of local and regional infrastructure.
Scherer Applauds Historic Investment in Schools, Early Childhood Education in Fiscally Sound State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Saturday after passing a fiscally and socially responsible state budget making major investments in schools, expanding access to early childhood education for all, and building up Central Illinois communities:
Ford, By The Hand to Host Annual Bike Across Chicago this Saturday
CHICAGO – As part of his efforts to uplift area youth, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join By The Hand Club For Kids’ annual Bike Across Chicago fundraiser this Saturday – a 50-mile bicycle ride across Chicago’s south and west sides to raise money for youth after school support on the city’s south and west sides.
Mayfield Passes Bill Establishing Statewide Literacy Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will soon be required to consult with stakeholders as it develops and adopts a comprehensive statewide literacy plan for students in K-12 schools, under a bill passed by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan.
Rep. Sharon Chung Issues Statement Following End of House Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, issued this statement following the end of the House’s spring legislative session in Springfield:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Issues Statement Following End of House Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following the end of the House’s spring legislative session in Springfield:
Buckner Issues Statement Following End of House Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the end of the House’s spring legislative session in Springfield:
Rep. Rashid Applauds Responsible Budget That Prioritizes Working Families
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement after helping to pass a state budget that continues to rebuild Illinois’ fiscal house:
Croke Backs Budget Plan Focused on Schools, Public Safety and Reproductive Freedoms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on building a stronger Illinois that offers more opportunity for everyone, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, supported a fiscally and socially responsible state budget plan Saturday that prioritizes investment for classrooms, public safety efforts and critically- needed health care.
Ford Effort Eliminates World War II Veteran Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Homeowners who are World War II veterans will no longer have to pay property taxes under a plan pushed by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, that was included in a recently passed property tax reform package.
Canty Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In her first few months as a legislator, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, passed historic legislation addressing education, pay transparency, and more,
while also passing a fiscally and socially responsible budget that uplifts working families across Illinois.
Hirschauer Prioritizes Violence Prevention in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Building on years of advocacy, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D- Batavia, passed a balanced budget and legislation that prevents gun violence and invests in youth and community development.
Avelar Prioritizes Health Care Access, Investments During Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation to expand access to affordable health care and defend reproductive freedoms in Illinois.