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Gordon-Booth Highlights Support for Families in State Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, lead budget negotiator for the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement Wednesday following passage of this year’s budget proposal:
Canty Streamlines Childcare and Early Childhood Education, Takes Steps to Strengthen Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following a successful legislative session, numerous new initiatives led by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, including laws giving fire fighters the tools they need to do their jobs, major reforms to early childhood education and childcare, and smart investments in public safety and property tax relief, will help build a stronger Illinois.
Buckner Delivers New Support for Small Businesses, Transportation Reform, Equitable Budget
CHICAGO – A fiscally and socially responsible budget that helps cut costs for families, create new pathways forward for small businesses in underserved communities and work to shape a cleaner, more equitable transportation system are essential parts of the state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting from the spring legislative session.
Rep. Sharon Chung Highlights Public Safety Measures, Cost Cutting for Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Measures to promote public safety, promptly address local issues and cut costs for families are a few major accomplishments by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, this session.
State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, Wraps Up Spring Session with Smart, Compassionate Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, concluded the spring session on Wednesday by passing a forward-thinking and empathetic budget. This budget aims to strengthen Illinois’ financial stability while supporting families facing rising costs and enacting significant health insurance reforms.
Hernandez Passes Balanced Budget, Reforms Tackling Flood Damages, Higher Education Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New protections for flood victims, expanded access to affordable education, and a fiscally and socially responsible state budget are among the key accomplishments led by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, during a productive spring legislative session.
Delgado Prioritizes State Investment in Families, Education, Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A smart and compassionate state budget and reforms to bring down costs and make healthcare more accessible are among the significant accomplishments state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is highlighting from a productive legislative session.
Yang Rohr Reflects on Spring Session, Emphasized Continued Education Investments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reforms that cut costs for local families, smart investments in public safety, and measures to improve educational outcomes are among the priorities state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is highlighting from the recent spring legislative session.
Morris-Led Measure Paves the Way for Medication Aides in Illinois’ Long-Term Care Facilities
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, a dedicated advocate for improving healthcare in Illinois, successfully championed the passage of Senate Bill 1779 through the legislature. This measure establishes a Medication Aide Program in the state, creating a pathway for medication aides to serve in long-term care facilities.
Delgado Calls on Federal Government to Keep Business Diversity Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, encouraged the U.S. Department of Transportation to protect and expand partnerships with veteran-owned businesses, reflecting the success of Minority and Women-owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W DBE) despite the recent Supreme Court decision to strike down affirmative action policies in university admissions.
Hoffman Highlights Passage of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation, Setting Up Regulatory Framework
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Serving as a lead negotiator, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, helped pave the way for an emerging industry by passing a framework Saturday to allow the underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois – a process known as carbon capture and sequestration.
Stuart Applauds Kimberly-Clark Donation to Provide Women’s Hygiene Supplies to Illinoisans in Need
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is announcing a donation of feminine hygiene products by Kimberly-Clark in partnership with the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL), which will help local women in need.
Guerrero-Cuellar Advances Legislation Expanding Access to Mental Health Professionals for First Responders and Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, is expanding career opportunities for mental health professionals by passing legislation eliminating non-compete agreements for those who serve veterans and first responders.
Kifowit Advances Bill to Aid Disabled Veterans with Home Modifications
Springfield, Ill – State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) is proud to announce the passage of groundbreaking legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on disabled Veterans who need to modify their homes to accommodate their disabilities. Senate Bill 2751, which Kifowit sponsored, received unanimous support in the House, where it passed on Wednesday, May 15. The bill passed the Senate in April, where it was sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), and now heads to the governor for his signature.
Andrade, Rashid Pass Bill Cracking Down on AI-Based Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, passed legislation Friday to prohibit AI-based discrimination in employment, ensuring Illinois companies remain transparent in hiring practices.
Andrade, Rashid Pass Bill Cracking Down on AI-Based Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, passed legislation Friday to prohibit AI-based discrimination in employment, ensuring Illinois companies remain transparent in hiring practices.
Gill Passes Update to Funeral Home Rules, Encourages Stronger Chain of Custody Requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to a report of a funeral home mishandling remains, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, led passage of a plan to institute new safeguards and stricter chain of custody and identification requirements for funeral homes and crematoriums.
Avelar Expands Language Equity and Accessibility Statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to help people engage with government and access critical services in their preferred language, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation through the House expanding language offerings in state offices.