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Hirschauer Supports Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A bipartisan plan backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, to reduce Illinois’ unemployment insurance loan debt and invest in the state’s rainy day fund was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday.
Manley-Backed Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt Signed Into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A bipartisan plan supported by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, that will pay off Illinois’ remaining unemployment insurance loan debt, invest in the state’s rainy day fund, and protect worker benefits was signed into law Thursday.
Stuart Invites Constituents to Submit Ideas for Legislation
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting community members to reach out with ideas for legislation that they’d like to see introduced in the upcoming 103rd General Assembly.
Stuart Congratulates Edwardsville Tigers on Spring Season
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Edwardsville High School student-athletes are being recognized in the State Capitol under a resolution passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, celebrating three Tiger teams bringing home state honors in 2022.
Ford Shares Thoughts at White House Summit on Gun Violence Prevention, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, represented Illinois at a White House summit Tuesday that discussed efforts around the country that aim to prevent gun violence, reform the criminal justice system and improve public safety for all residents.
Yang Rohr Thanks ISP for Lowering Expressway Violence, Anticipates New Money Continues Progress
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, expressed gratitude for the Illinois State Police which recorded marked decreases in violent crime and homicides on Chicago-area expressways over the past year. With new funding, Yang Rohr expects this investment will further bring down violent crime and keep motorists safe.
Rep. Hirschauer Backs Assault Weapons Ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In the wake of the hundreds of mass shootings suffered by the United States this year alone, including the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is sponsoring a gun safety measure that includes a statewide ban on assault weapons.
Hernandez Measure Guaranteeing Incarcerated Illinoisans Access to Menstrual Hygiene Products Passes House and Senate
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to guarantee medical parity, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, advanced a measure to ensure menstrual hygiene product access for all incarcerated Illinoisans and employees of the Department of Corrections.
Yang Rohr Highlights New Provisions of SAFE-T Act, Bolstering Public Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, helped pass key public safety legislation with her Thursday night vote on House Bill 1095.
Delgado Amplifies SAFE-T Act Provisions Bolstering Community Safety
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago amended language in the previously-passed SAFE-T Act law, helping pass critical criminal justice reform taking effect in January.
Manley Passes Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety, Criminal Justice Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, to shore up the SAFE-T Act, improve public safety and boost equity within the criminal justice system passed the General Assembly Thursday.
Hirschauer-Backed Safety, Criminal Justice Reform Bill Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To heighten the safety of communities across the state and boost equity within the criminal justice system, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer supported comprehensive legislation to improve the SAFE-T Act and address partisan misconceptions.
Harper Statement on Passage of SAFE-T Act Trailer Bill
CHICAGO, Ill. – Following passage of a bill clarifying certain provisions of the 2021 SAFE-T Act to aid officials and courts in their interpretation of it, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the bill, which sets up the final provisions of the Act to take effect on Jan. 1.
Stava-Murray Statement on SAFE-T Act Clarification Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the Legislature’s annual veto session, state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, is heralding passage of a bill which clarifies some parts of the 2021 SAFE-T Act, to ensure that officials and courts interpret it correctly once it takes effect on Jan. 1.
Hoffman Leads Passage of Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following weeks of negotiation with labor and business, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed the first step of a bipartisan plan Thursday that will eliminate the state’s remaining $1.36 billion in unemployment insurance loan debt while also investing in the state’s rainy-day fund.
Avelar Passes Public Safety, Criminal Justice Reform Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill supported by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, that shores up public safety measures while boosting equity within the criminal justice system passed the Illinois General Assembly Thursday.
Gabel Votes to Streamline SAFE-T Act, Promote Equity in Criminal Justice System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, voted on Thursday to streamline and strengthen various aspects of the SAFE-T Act.
Scherer Passes Bill to Support Springfield High Speed Rail Corridor
DECATUR, Ill. — A bill sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that would trigger three land transfers throughout the state of Illinois, passed the Illinois House of Representatives Thursday.