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Jones Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses, Giving Clean Slate for Qualifying Individuals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, backed the Clean Slate Act on Friday, creating an automatic sealing process for certain qualifying, formerly-incarcerated individuals.
Gordon-Booth Passes Clean Slate Act, Would Automatically Seal Records for Certain Offenses, Helping to Remove Barriers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help give individuals with previous convictions a fresh start, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, led passage of the “Clean Slate Act” Friday. The proposal updates an existing petition process for court record sealing by making it automatic, helping to remove a barrier for jobs, housing and other opportunities.
Chung Creates Task Force to Address Rising Cost of Living Crisis
State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is leading the fight to drive down prices by creating the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost-of-Living Task Force which is tasked with studying and implementing cost-saving policies to help working families.
DeLuca Cold Spa Safety Bill Heads to the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure from state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, to define safety regulations for cold spas – including operating temperatures, visible safety disclaimers, young child prohibitions and staff training – has passed the General Assembly and will head to the governor for final approval.
Grasse Condemns Trump’s $880 Billion in Medicaid Cuts, Life-Saving Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, condemned the Trump Administration’s proposed $1 trillion in Medicaid and other health services cuts — estimated to affect over 8.6 million Americans — by leading a formal House resolution Thursday calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the proposal.
Syed Condemns Federal Cuts to Medicaid and Healthcare Credits for Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, condemned the proposed sweeping cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare assistance measures to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy with her support of a formal resolution opposing these cuts and calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the measure.
Rep. Rick Ryan Backs Task Force to Ease Economic Burdens on Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, continued his efforts to cut the cost-of-living and fight for working families with his support of a measure establishing the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost-of-Living Task Force.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Condemns Federal Cuts to Medicaid to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, condemned the Trump Administration’s proposed sweeping cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare assistance measures to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy with her support of a formal resolution opposing these cuts and calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the measure.
Andrade Cracks Down on Illegal, Stolen Vehicle Dealers in Newly Passed Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, worked to strengthen protections for consumers that unwittingly buy vehicles with removed or altered vehicle identification numbers (VIN), continuing his commitment to comprehensive carjacking and vehicular crime measures.
Gill and Cunningham to Host Senior Advisory Board Meeting June 23
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are inviting area residents to come share their thoughts and concerns at an upcoming Senior Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at the Apollo Recreation Center in Alsip.
Yang Rohr Passes Measures Expanding Support for FAFSA- Filing Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, passed dual measures to support students filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), continuing her commitment to commonsense education reforms.
Hoffman Initiative Clarifying Prevailing Wage Passes Senate, Will Head to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to strengthen prevailing wage rules and ensure workers receive the correct amount of pay is one step closer to becoming law.
Ness-Backed Measure Prioritizing Child Safety at Day Care Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is advocating for the increased safety of children at day care centers by backing a measure that requires day care centers to conduct regular criminal background checks of their employees and volunteers.
Ford Voices Strong Opposition to Republican Attacks on Healthcare, Expresses Concern on Impact to Vulnerable Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is backing an Illinois House Resolution opposing Washington Republicans and President Donald Trump for their recent vote to strip healthcare coverage from 14 million Americans.
Ryan Leads Measure to Ensure Illinois Veterinarians Can Prescribe Vital Medications
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new measure led by state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, which will ensure that Illinois veterinarians are free to prescribe pain relief and anti-epilepsy medications to animals across the state, just passed the legislature. “I’m committed to...
DeLuca Passes Resolution Encouraging Placement of Solar Panels on Warehouse Roofs, Not Prime Farmland
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned that new solar farms are taking over prime agricultural land, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, passed a House Resolution Tuesday urging warehouse owners to install rooftop solar panels on their properties and to take...
Gill Effort Expanding Access to Alzheimer’s Treatment Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, now heading to the governor for final approval would require health insurance providers to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias.
Jiménez Passes the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A dedicated advocate for affordable home ownership, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding her passage of Senate Bill 1261 out of the House on Wednesday. The legislation would support community land trusts in their efforts to combat rising housing costs: