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Rep. Davis and Advocates to Hold Press Conference on Making Utility Rates More Affordable, PURR Act
Springfield, Ill. – To bring attention to rising utility rates, state Rep. Will Davis, Homewood, will join Illinois residents and advocacy organizations to promote legislative solutions to improve oversight of utility rates and provide additional protections to ensure affordability.
Avelar to Host Women in Business Roundtable
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — In honor of Women’s History Month, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, in partnership with the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Women in Business roundtable event on Monday, March 27 from 8-9 a.m. at the Bolingbrook Chamber Office located at 201 Canterbury Lane, Suite B in Bolingbrook
Mayfield Bill Would Require Off-Site Removal of Coal Ash
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is fighting to safeguard fresh water resources, particularly Lake Michigan, with a bill that would require operators of coal-fired power plants to remove toxic byproducts of coal power generation to safe locations—rather than burying it in place using “ponds” which are lined and capped with concrete.
Kifowit Measure would Implement Review System for Autonomous Vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As autonomous vehicles become more common on roadways, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is pushing a plan that would update the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) technical reviews of vehicles to ensure they are safe and street legal before being sold in the state.
Scherer-Backed Bill Guaranteeing Paid Leave Bill Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Workers will receive a guaranteed five days of paid personal time off or sick leave under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Manley to Host CASA Event, Honor Retiring Judge
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As a fierce advocate for children in Will County and across Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will emcee CASA of River Valley’s Have a Heart for the Child Gala the evening of March 25 at Bolingbrook Golf Club.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Measure to Limit Cat Declawing Passes House of Representatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently advanced her measure to focus on humane treatment for cats and limit the practice of declawing out of the House of Representatives.
MedGlobal, Rep. Rashid Applaud Governor Pritzker and Illinois Emergency Management Agency for Supporting Earthquake Victims
BERWYN, IL – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D- Bridgeview, applauds Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) for releasing emergency medical supplies to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
Hirschauer Highlighting New Law Requiring Five Days of Paid Time Off For Employees
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Every worker in Illinois will have access to paid leave that can be used for any reason under a new law backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Manley Celebrates Illinois’ Latest Credit Upgrade, Return to Fiscal Stability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois received an upgrade of its bonds to A3 by Moody’s Investor Service today, thanks in part to the leadership of state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet.
Ford Passes Plan to Issue Special Autism Awareness License Plate Decals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House Wednesday that would allow drivers to use license plates with a special autism awareness decal.
Delgado-backed Lifesaving Water Safety Legislation Passed out of House Committee
CHICAGO – In Illinois, drowning is one of the leading causes of death and serious injury for young children, and under new water safety legislation introduced by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, children will learn critical skills to stay safe while in the water.
Delgado Protects Seniors, Most Vulnerable with New Limits on Utility Disconnection During Heat
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is working to prevent utility companies from shutting off access during heat advisory events with newly-introduced legislation.
Flowers Bill Would Raise Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Illinoisans
CHICAGO – A bill introduced by Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, which recently advanced out of committee, would reform compensation for Illinoisans who are wrongfully convicted and then exonerated, as well as remove a great deal of uncertainty from the process.
Hoffman, Belt, Comptroller Highlight Funding Release for Cahokia Heights Water and Sewer Project
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Underscoring their support of investment in critical infrastructure residents depend on, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza are highlighting the release of a $2.4 million state grant Monday to support water and sewer upgrades in Cahokia Heights.
Governor Signs Gordon-Booth’s Paid Leave Bill; Grants Employees Five Days Each Year Starting in 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After years of negotiation with business and labor, employees will now be entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave – for any personal reason – under a bill passed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and signed into law Monday by the governor.
Stuart Issues Statement on Signing of Paid Leave Law
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, which guarantees an annual 40 hours of paid leave for most workers in Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement and sought to clarify what the new law does and doesn’t do.
Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Workers across Illinois are now entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave for any purpose under legislation supported by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday.