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Hoffman Passes Measure to Offer $1,500 Rebate for Electric Motorcycles
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Electric motorcycle buyers would be eligible for a $1,500 rebate under a proposal passed and sent to the governor this month by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
Walker Backs Effort to Stop Catalytic Converter Theft
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Scrap yards and metal recyclers will be required to review and record the identification of catalytic converter part sellers under a plan backed by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, which is headed to the governor for approval.
Vella Supports Measure to Help Victims of Car Theft, Works to Ensure they Avoid Getting Hit with Fees
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Residents who have their vehicle stolen will no longer be on the hook for fines accrued by the thief under a proposal supported by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford.
Walker Highlights Fiscally-Responsible State Budget, Efforts to Help Working Families
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Underscoring the need for Illinois to stay on a fiscally-responsible track, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, backed a budget package that will deliver relief to Illinois families, helping them with property taxes and daily costs at grocery stores and the pump.
Croke Passes Measure Combatting Organized Retail Theft, Fights for Public Safety
CHICAGO, Ill. – Following her ongoing efforts to keep her community safe from the threat of violent crime, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, passed legislation cracking down on organized retail theft. It is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
DeLuca Highlights Session Work, Efforts to Help Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As spring legislative session concludes, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is highlighting his work to help area families, invest in law enforcement and attract new business investment to the region.
Vella Highlights Tax Relief for Families in Passed Budget Plan
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of efforts to support families recovering from the pandemic and dealing with rising inflation, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a state budget plan that provides direct relief to residents, suspends the grocery tax and freezes the gas tax.
Yednock Announces Small Equipment Grant Awards for Local Fire Departments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To further demonstrate his support of first responders, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting tens of thousands of dollars in grant money awarded to local fire departments and fire districts by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
Yang Rohr Helps Pass Measure to Combat Spread of Carcinogens, Make Community Safer
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, helped pass major legislation to end the incineration of perfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), synthetic chemical compounds which have been shown to be carcinogens.
DeLuca Measure to Help Address Teacher Shortage Passes House, Will Head to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The governor will soon receive a proposal passed by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, to help address teacher shortage issues and increase the number of days a substitute teacher can work.
Gordon-Booth Proposal to Improve School Lunches Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois school districts are one step closer to being empowered to make food vendor decisions based on quality, not mandate, under a plan passed Friday by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement:
Speaker Welch’s Statement on Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Speaker Welch’s Statement on Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Gordon-Booth Passes Plan to Create Co-Responder Pilot Program in Peoria, Assist Victims of Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Peoria would be one of the first communities in the state to participate in a Co-Responder Pilot Program under a plan passed Tuesday by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, as part of efforts to better connect violence victims and witnesses with resources.
Scherer Highlights Small Equipment Grant Award for Local Fire Protection District
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In continuation of her support of first responders, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is celebrating the $26,000 grant awarded to the Blue Mound Fire Protection District by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Manley Introduces Bill to Provide Child Care for Workers of All Shifts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Reinforcing her proven dedication and commitment to working-class families, first responders, medical professionals, warehouse workers, and all others who work atypical hours, State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring the Off-Hours Child Care Act to provide monetary assistance to child care centers so that they can care for the children of those who work nontraditional shifts.
Manley Reaffirms Women’s Right to Choose
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As part of her ongoing support of women’s rights, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a package of legislative measures to defend women’s bodily autonomy and reproductive health care rights.
Scherer Fights Big Insurance Companies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –- After House Bill 1463 did not pass the House of Representatives, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, released the following statement: