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Crawford Calls for Well Funded Higher Education Amid Trump’s Threats to Undermine Illinois Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, joined fellow legislators and representatives from Illinois higher education institutions for a call to attention to existential threats to public higher education under President Donald Trump.
Blue Room: Ford Joins Higher Ed Stakeholders to Encourage Continued Federal Support, Reaffirm Commitment to Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned that changes on the federal level could impact higher education funding and limit opportunities for students, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join representatives from state universities and higher education organizations Thursday to oppose potential federal cuts and reaffirm the state’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
Crawford Cracks Down on Nuisance Telemarketing, Auto-Dialer Schemes with New Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is cracking down on unsolicited telemarketer calls that bombard people with unnecessary and often fraudulent offers by introducing tough new phone privacy legislation.
Ness Invites Fourth Graders to Give ‘Say Bye to Plastic’ Presentation in Springfield
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, invited four fourth graders from Butler Elementary School in Springfield to share their presentation, “Say Bye to Plastic,” with representatives at the State Capitol.
Lisa Hernandez Stands with Tradeswomen for 2nd Annual AFL CIO Takeover Day, Authors Passionate Defense of Workers Rights on House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, joined tradeswomen from across Illinois at the Capitol to rally support for construction and building tradespeople targeted by President Trump’s attacks on equity programs and workers rights.
Harper Responds to State Losing Two Important Agriculture Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that they are removing federal funds, resulting in the loss of the Illinois EATS Program and the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program:
Manley Bill Refines Accounting Licensure, Expands Pathways for Professionals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to expand pathways for certified public accountants (CPAs) to work in Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring a bill that would add two additional methods for CPAs to gain licensure and make it easier for non-residents to provide CPA services in the state.
Blue Room: West to Join Mascots Matter in Effort to Change Harmful School Mascot Names
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, will join advocacy group Mascots Matter this Wednesday, March 5 at 1 p.m. for a Capitol Blue Room press conference to discuss their initiative to prohibit public schools from using discriminatory disability mascots.
Benton Statement on Conviction Man Who Killed Six-Year-Old, Wounded His Mother
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — Following today’s conviction of Joseph Czuba for fatally stabbing six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and seriously wounding his mother, Hanan Shaheen, state Representative Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, issued a statement.
Buckner Fights for Stable Prescription Drug Access, Long-Term Notice Prior to Pharmacy Closures
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is leading a measure, the Pharmacy Accountability and Access Act, to ensure Illinois patients get substantial notice if their local pharmacies are closing.
Hoffman Tours SIUE Belleville Campus, Highlights Revitalization Efforts
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE) Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus last week to see firsthand the results of state efforts to revitalize a vacant college complex into a modern campus ready to meet the job demands of today and tomorrow.
Mason Responds to State of the State Address, Prioritizes Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Benton Focuses on Families Following Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following the State of the State and Budget Address delivered Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is delivering his own message of optimism and hope to working families.
Mayfield Responds to State of the State Address, Prioritizes Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D- Waukegan, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Harper Responds to State of the State Address, Prioritizes Pressing Needs for Underserved Communities
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D- Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Morris Responds to State of the State Address, Prioritizes Expanding Access to Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – State Rep. Yolanda Morris, D- Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Lilly Responds to State of the State Address, Focuses on needs for Working Families
OAK PARK, IL. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Manley Responds to Governor’s Budget Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address: