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![Scherer Introduces Resolution to Overhaul SNAP Recertification for Foster Families](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DeLuca.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Benton.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
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 Introduces Resolution to Overhaul SNAP Recertification for Foster Families](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B.jpg)
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 Introduces Resolution to Overhaul SNAP Recertification for Foster Families](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chung.jpg)
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 Announces Variety of Infrastructure Projects to Assist Domestic Violence Survivors, Expand Literacy, Improve Water Treatment](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Buckner.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rashid.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Croke.jpg)
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, By The Hand to Host Annual Bike Across Chicago this Saturday](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hirschauer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Avelar.jpg)
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.