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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.
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.
Rep. Rashid’s Statement on the Guilty Verdict in the Murder Trial of Joseph Czuba
“My heart goes out to the family of Wadea Al-Fayoume today. Wadea’s murder was and remains a gut-wrenching, preventable tragedy for the entire Palestinian community in Chicago. The jury was right to find Joseph Czuba guilty on all charges, including murder and hate crimes.
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:
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:
Deuter Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Urges Balanced Approach
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Education and Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, issued the following response to Gov. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Hirschauer Reacts To Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement Wednesday in response to Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Walsh Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address: