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Hoffman Backs Public Safety Package, Emphasizes Need to Support Law Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported and helped negotiate a package of public safety proposals this week, aimed at supporting law enforcement, increasing expressway police camera use, stopping carjacking, boosting mental health support, helping crime victims and other public safety needs.
Ford Calls for LGDF Formula Change, Wants More Resources Returned to Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is encouraging the General Assembly to take action to increase the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) formula rate so that Chicago can have access to an additional $125 million to commit toward emergency services, infrastructure and other essential needs.
Gordon-Booth Resolution Encourages Support for Supervised Visitation Centers, Healthy Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing the importance of the need to maintain healthy families in order to foster strong, stable young people, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, passed out of committee a resolution that emphasizes the need to support supervised visitation centers.
Scherer Condemns Hate Speech of Former Local Police Officer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –- After learning of the racist, antisemitic and homophobic comments of a now-former Springfield police officer, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, released the following statement:
Vella Passes Pro-Law Enforcement Package, Emphasizes Need to Recruit and Retain High-Quality Police Officers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After listening to law enforcement on ways he could help them recruit and retain high-quality police officers, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a plan Tuesday that invests in recruiting candidates, partners with higher education and updates officer benefits to make the position more attractive.
Hoffman Passes Resolution Supporting Ukraine, Encourages State to Divest from Russia
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to stand up for the people of Ukraine, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a resolution Tuesday that condemns Russia’s invasion, encourages the state to divest from Russian assets and shows solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Gordon-Booth Issues Statement on Passage of Public Safety Measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Wednesday following passage of public safety proposals in the House:
LaPointe Passes Plan to Help Ukrainian Refugees, Divest State Assets from Russia
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Echoing action taken around the world in response to Russia’s unwarranted invasion of Ukraine, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, passed a comprehensive effort Tuesday to welcome Ukrainian refugees to Illinois and end state investment in Russian financial interests.
Ammons Celebrates Fighting Illini’s Monumental Men’s Basketball Season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After an incredible season earning them a Big Ten championship title, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, invited the University of Illinois’ Men’s Basketball team to the Statehouse to celebrate their performance this year.
Vella Backs Bill Providing Low-Interest Loans to Small Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support local businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that reestablishes the Small Business Emergency Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses.
House and Senate Dems Highlight Pro-Law Enforcement Package
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House and Senate Democrats announced a series of proposals Monday aimed at helping law enforcement – including mental health support, pay increases, retention incentives, retirement assistance, day care help and other benefits.
Tarver Passes Bill to Support Business Enterprise Program
CHICAGO, Ill – To further encourage minorities, women and persons with disabilities in business, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, passed a bill that clarifies and strengthens state compliance with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP).
Yednock Passes Bill to Aid St. Margaret’s Health Care System
Springfield, Ill. – As part of his continued efforts to support local health care systems, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a bill to allow hospitals in contiguous counties to operate under the same license and lower administrative costs.
Ford Resolution Creates Trade School Task Force, Aims to Connect Students with Career Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to spur interest in trade schools that can lead to good-paying career opportunities, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has proposed creating a Task Force on Illinois Trade Schools.
Rep. Hirschauer Protects Reproductive Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continued support of women’s rights, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed several measures to defend reproductive rights in Illinois.
Gordon-Booth, House Democrats Team up with Senate Democrats to Begin Rollout of Public Safety Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, after thorough engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including law enforcement and victim advocacy groups, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and members of the House Democratic Public Safety Working Group joined their colleagues in the Senate to begin proposing solutions to address public safety issues across the state. Leader Gordon-Booth joined state Sens. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, to propose bills that focus on supporting victims and supporting community involvement in public safety.
Vella Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Illinois State Police, Pledges to Continue to Support Law Enforcement
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting the 100th anniversary of the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the work that they do in conjunction with local law enforcement to keep communities across Illinois safe.
Walker Stands for Women’s Reproductive Health, Backs Resolution Supporting Roe v. Wade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With women’s reproductive rights under threat in states across the country, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, supported a resolution Thursday in the House that underscores the need to keep and strengthen the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case.