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Grasse Addresses Plans for New Legislative Session
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Heading into her first spring legislative session, state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, will prioritize cutting costs for working families, expanding access to affordable care, and leading efforts on making essential services more accessible to keep neighborhoods strong and stable.
Gill Begins New Term in Springfield, Emphasizes Sensible Approach to Education, Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With a new General Assembly beginning Wednesday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, retook her oath of office and issued the following statement:
Vella Begins New Term, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the General Assembly beginning a new term Wednesday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is looking to lower costs for working families and build on recent economic moves aimed at bringing jobs to the region.
Ford Kicks Off New General Assembly Filing Delta-8 Legislation as House Bill 1
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With a new General Assembly beginning, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, wants to prioritize passage of a consumer protection Delta-8 plan and has filed the first bill in the Illinois House this legislative session.
Buckner Lays Out Goals for New Term: Cutting Costs, Transit Policy, Affordable Healthcare
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following his inauguration to another term representing her community in Springfield:
Rep. Rashid Helps Secure $43 Million in IDOT Funding for Bedford Park Rail Project
Berwyn, IL — Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced it will receive $43 million in federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency’s (CREATE) 65th & Harlem Avenue rail project. The funding came after sustained advocacy from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL04), Gov. JB Pritzker, and others.
Yang Rohr Returns to Illinois House, Highlights Community Voices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, released the following statement highlighting commonsense approach to Illinois’ challenges in new term in the Illinois House:
Ortíz Emphasizes Safer Streets, Cost of Living Reforms in New Term in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, released a statement following taking the oath of office for a new term on Wednesday:
Mayfield Inaugurated for New Term, Emphasizes Work to Improve Public Safety and Local Environment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement Wednesday as she began a new legislative term:
Jiménez Emphasizes Continued Need for Housing Reform in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, took the oath of office on Wednesday, issuing a strong statement urging continued efforts to make affordable housing a reality in Illinois:
Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue working to cut the cost of living, strengthen access to the resources people need to be their best, and defend the fundamental rights of Illinois families. Hernandez released the following statement:
Gonzalez to Champion Labor, Worker-Safety First Agenda in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, was sworn in on Wednesday to a new term in the General Assembly, issuing a strong statement on his upcoming legislative agenda:
Kelly Cassidy Continues Fight Against Right-Wing Extremism in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, returned to Springfield to be sworn in for a new term in the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday and issued the following statement:
Rep. Mason Lays Out Goals for New Term: Affordable Childcare, Cracking Down on Environmental Hazards, Preventing Identity Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued this statement following her inauguration to another term representing her community in Springfield:
Fiscal Responsibility, Living Costs, Gun Safety Among Top Priorities for Rep. Hirschauer in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, will continue her efforts to develop fiscally and socially responsible budgets, protect communities from gun violence, and help families make ends meet in a new term in the Illinois House.
Rep. Moeller to Continue Fighting for Affordable Healthcare, Environmental Protection, Needs of Working Families in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Beginning a new term in the Illinois House, State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, will continue her efforts to make healthcare better and more affordable, and prioritize the needs of middle-class and modest-income families.
Rep. Avelar Begins New Term with Focus on Healthcare Access, Helping Families Make Ends Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, began a new term in the Illinois House Wednesday, continuing her push for equality, accessible healthcare, and an affordable cost of living for all.
Hirschauer Passes “Karina’s Bill” to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Firearms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, delivered Karina’s Bill (HB4144), legislation that will protect domestic violence survivors from firearms. The product of years of negotiation and advocacy by Hirschauer along with domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates, Karina’s Bill will clarify and strengthen the law regarding the firearm remedy in criminal and civil orders of protection.