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Mayfield Celebrates Protect Illinois Communities Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, passed legislation banning assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire firearm modifications statewide Thursday, shortly after joining activists and advocates from across the state who had gathered to encourage lawmakers to pass the bill.
Hirschauer-Backed Assault Weapons Ban Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A comprehensive proposal sponsored by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, to prohibit the sale of assault weapons, among other gun safety regulations, was passed by the Illinois House of Representatives Thursday.
Hirschauer Defends Reproductive Health Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the passage of the Patient and Provider Protection Act by the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement:
New House Plan Would Strengthen Reproductive Freedoms in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing that states are the last line of defense in a post-Dobbs environment, the House Reproductive Health and the Dobbs Decision Working Group, led by state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, unveiled a plan Thursday that would strengthen and expand reproductive freedoms through a number of actions.
Blue Room Press Conference Today: Reproductive Health Working Group introduces Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Leading stakeholders and the House Reproductive Health and the Dobbs Decision Working Group, led by state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, will unveil their proposal today to expand and strengthen state reproductive freedoms in the wake of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision.
Ammons Statement on the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Inauguration
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding the upcoming 2023 103rd General Assembly Black Caucus Inauguration at the Wyndham City Centre at 703 E. Adams St. in Springfield on January 11 at 4 p.m.:
Ammons Becomes Joint Chair of Legislative Black Caucus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus elected state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, to become the next Joint Chairwoman.
New Illinois Task Force Formed to Remove Barriers to Employment & Entrepreneurship
Task force will explore ways to reduce occupational licensing burdens on low- and middle-income workers
Rep. Scherer Highlights New Smoke Detector Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To help keep local residents safe and informed, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a new law that will require owners of many types of buildings to purchase and install a 10-year nonremovable battery smoke detector.
Scherer Highlights CEJA Funding for Communities Undergoing Energy Transitions, Encourages Them to Apply
DECATUR, Ill. – To assist eligible localities throughout the state transition to clean energy, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging eligible communities to apply for the Energy Transition Community (ETC) grant, a $40 million initiative funded under the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).
Hoffman-Backed Plan to Divest in Russia, Support Ukrainian Refugees Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Alarmed by the humanitarian crisis sparked by Russia’s illicit invasion of Ukraine, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a plan that will prohibit state investment in Russia, target Russian oligarchs, create an election-focused task force to defend Illinois from foreign interference and strengthen support for Ukrainian refugees here at home.
Governor Signs LaPointe’s Legislation to Divest in Russia, Support Ukrainian Refugees
CHICAGO – A comprehensive response to the invasion of Ukraine from state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will prohibit state investment in Russia, strengthen support for Ukrainian refugees, target Russian oligarchs and create an elections-focused task force to defend Illinois from foreign interference.
Scherer Highlights Creation of State Funded UIS Innovation Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a new state project to bring a University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Center to downtown Springfield, using a $15 million investment to repurpose a building previously owned by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.
Ammons Statement on the Memorial Service for late State Sen. Scott Bennett
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding the memorial service for Senator Scott Bennett:
Ammons Tests Positive for COVID
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, tested positive for COVID-19 via an at-home, rapid test Sunday, with her positivity confirmed via PCR test today.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Seeks Input from Aurora Community on Lawmaking Priorities
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is asking the Aurora community to make their voices heard as she prepares the steps she will take in Springfield this session.
Gordon-Booth Highlights DCEO State Grants Now Available
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is encouraging area organizations to check out available grants administered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that have approaching deadlines.
Harper Announces Lake County Stop on ILBC Listening Tour
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is announcing that an event will take place as part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) Listening Tour on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the College of Lake County LakeShore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St. in Waukegan, IL.