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Yang Rohr Cites Balanced Budgets for Credit Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, applauds the state’s recent credit rating upgrade earlier this week by The Fitch Ratings, citing consistent fiscal responsibility for recent success.
Morgan Passes Bill To Modernize Professional Licensing in Illinois
DEERFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, has passed HB 2394, modernizing the process for professional licenses at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Both chambers passed the bipartisan legislation this week and Governor Pritzker is expected to sign this urgent measure.
Andrade Lauds Credit Rating Upgrade, Continues Work Stabilizing Fiscal Future
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement concerning the state’s ninth consecutive credit rating in two years.
Delgado Welcomes Transit Card Program for Survivors of Domestic Violence
SPRINGFIELD Ill. – Reaffirming her commitment to supporting domestic violence survivors, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, worked with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to distribute transit passes to The Network, an organization dedicated to strengthening community-level responses to domestic violence.
Hanson Highlights Effort to Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Veterans Day nearing, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is highlighting a measure he led to enable veteran and minority-owned businesses the first opportunity to purchase surplus state property before it is offered to the public at large.
Gill Applauds Illinois’ Latest Credit Rating Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois earned another credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings on Tuesday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting the positive strides the state has taken and is urging continued fiscal responsibility in the years ahead.
Canty Celebrates Illinois’ 9th Credit Rating Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house as Illinois’ latest budget has earned the state its ninth credit rating upgrade in two years.
Representative Ammons, Clerk Ammons, ILBCF, & American Legion Post 559 Host a Veterans Day Resource Fair & Program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, will join Clerk & Recorder Aaron Ammons, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation to provide housing, healthcare and other resource information to Veterans. This event will be held at the American Legion Post 559 at 704 N. Hickory St. in Champaign on Friday, Nov. 10 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Rep. Buckner Celebrates Illinois’ 9th Credit Rating Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house as Illinois’ latest budget has earned the state its ninth credit rating upgrade in two years.
Rep. Sharon Chung Celebrates Illinois’ 9th Credit Rating Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house as Illinois latest budget has earned the state its ninth credit rating upgrade in two years.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Celebrates Illinois’ 9th Credit Rating Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house as Illinois’ latest budget has earned the state it’s ninth credit rating upgrade in two years.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Recieves 100% on 2023 Legislative Report Card from Illinois Humane Society
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Humane Society recognized state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, as a lawmaker fighting for animal rights by awarding her a perfect score on her 2023 Legislative Report Card.
Rep. Buckner Responds to 7th Circuit Court Decision to Uphold Assault Weapons Ban
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to uphold Illinois’ assault weapons ban passed earlier this year:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Training to Help Local Groups Navigate State Grant Process
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to help local service providers compete for state grants with an upcoming training for on how to navigate and excel in the grant application process. It will be held at the Santori Public Library, at 101 S. River Street in Aurora, on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
Gill Urges Passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ to Remove Guns from Domestic Abusers
CHICAGO – Concerned about recent tragedies and inconsistent court orders, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is encouraging the General Assembly to pass “Karina’s Bill” to strengthen protection orders and ensure domestic abusers surrender their guns.
LaPointe Urges Wetland Protection, Highlights New Film Focused on Topic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of efforts aiming to preserve and protect wetlands, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is spearheading a House Resolution and highlighting Fluddles – a new film that takes a close look at the beauty, habitat diversity and environmental importance of Illinois’ agricultural wetlands.
Benton Introduces Bill to Help More Seniors with Their Property Taxes
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is working to help ease property taxes for older adults by introducing a bill to ensure they remain eligible for a key tax exemption amidst continued inflation.
Hoffman Urges Updates to IDFPR Licensing Process
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Concerned about the delays area nurses and other licensed professionals routinely face while trying to obtain and renew a state license for their job, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to update its license review process so that the department can handle applications more effectively.