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![Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Hernandez-214x300.jpg)
Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Building on years of historic fiscal progress, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass Illinois’ fifth balanced budget, making critical investments in education, health care, and other essential services.
![DeLuca Backs Responsible Budget, Spearheads New Funding Coming to Local Municipalities](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DeLuca.jpg)
DeLuca Backs Responsible Budget, Spearheads New Funding Coming to Local Municipalities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of continued efforts to support local government services and reduce the local tax burden, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, successfully pushed for an increase in classroom funding and more Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) dollars in this year’s state budget passed Saturday.
![Ford Backs Budget Plan, Emphasizes Investments to Support Education](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
Ford Backs Budget Plan, Emphasizes Investments to Support Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, supported a state budget plan Saturday that makes historic investments in education from early childhood through college.
![Moeller Highlights Responsible, Balanced Budget that Supports Families](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Moeller.jpg)
Moeller Highlights Responsible, Balanced Budget that Supports Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, backed a balanced budget Saturday that increases support for education, fully funds public safety efforts and protects essential services families depend on.
![Vella Highlights Public Safety, Education Funding in State Budget Plan](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Vella.jpg)
Vella Highlights Public Safety, Education Funding in State Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a balanced budget plan Saturday that provides significant funding aimed at improving public safety and job creation efforts, as well as supporting students and teachers in area schools.
![Hoffman Backs Responsible Budget Plan that Prioritizes Public Safety, Schools and Essential Services Families Rely On](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
Hoffman Backs Responsible Budget Plan that Prioritizes Public Safety, Schools and Essential Services Families Rely On
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Underscoring his commitment to support working families, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a balanced state budget plan Saturday that makes critical investments in public safety, education and services residents depend on.
![Andrade Passes Balanced Budget, Tech & Clean Energy Policies](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Andrade-J.jpg)
Andrade Passes Balanced Budget, Tech & Clean Energy Policies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A fiscally and socially responsible budget, bold clean energy initiatives, and smart tech policy that protects consumers are among the critical pieces of legislation state Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago worked to pass during the spring legislative session.
![Rep. Ammons Hails Balanced Budget, Focus on Education](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ammons.jpg)
Rep. Ammons Hails Balanced Budget, Focus on Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding her legislative accomplishments:
![Gordon-Booth Statement on Budget Passage](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gordon-Booth.jpg)
Gordon-Booth Statement on Budget Passage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Lead House Budget Negotiator and Speaker Pro Tempore Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Saturday after passage of the state budget:
![Kelly Secures Property Tax Reduction for Surviving Spouses of Fallen Officers, Rescue Workers](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kelly.jpg)
Kelly Secures Property Tax Reduction for Surviving Spouses of Fallen Officers, Rescue Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Language inserted into an omnibus bill passed on Thursday by state Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, means property tax relief is on the way for surviving spouses of police officers and rescue workers killed in the line of duty.
![Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Hernandez-214x300.jpg)
Hernandez Pass Legislation to Support Dreamers Pursuing Higher Education in Illinois
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero passed legislation enabling Illinois residents to send money overseas to be able to donate to help financially support Dreamers pursuing higher education.
![Stava-Murray Seeking Summer Interns](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Stava-Murray.jpg)
Stava-Murray Seeking Summer Interns
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. –State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, is seeking interns interested in a summer job working in her Naperville district office.
![Canty to Host Town Halls for Community Members](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
Canty to Host Town Halls for Community Members
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — To foster an environment of transparency and trust, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will partner with other local legislators to host four town hall meetings throughout June.
![Harper Passes Bill to Address SNAP Benefit Theft](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Harper.jpg)
Harper Passes Bill to Address SNAP Benefit Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aimed at addressing the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, is headed to the governor’s desk after unanimously passing both houses of the General Assembly.
![Hoffman Backs Responsible Budget Plan that Prioritizes Public Safety, Schools and Essential Services Families Rely On](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
Hoffman Applauds Debut of New Splash Pad in Belleville’s Bicentennial Park
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Area families will be able to cool off and enjoy a new splash pad in Belleville this year thanks in part to state support pushed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
![Kifowit Named to Military Economic Development Committee](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Kifowit_S.jpg)
Kifowit Named to Military Economic Development Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the state’s Military Economic Development Committee.
![Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Hernandez-214x300.jpg)
Hernandez Passes Legislation to Expand Rights for Individuals with Disabilities
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero helped pass legislation that will help improve care for individuals with disabilities by helping loved ones provide needed services.
![Manley to Host Community Shred Day](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Manley to Host Community Shred Day
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, is hosting a community shred day event on Thursday, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. to noon, or until the trucks are full, at 20690 City Center Boulevard in Crest Hill.