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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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
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 Invites Constituents to Submit Ideas for Legislation](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
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.
![Hirschauer Supports Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hirschauer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B.jpg)
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 Thanks ISP for Lowering Expressway Violence, Anticipates New Money Continues Progress](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Delgado.jpg)
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-Backed Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt Signed Into Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
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.
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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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Harper.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Stava-Murray.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Avelar.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gabel-Robyn.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
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.