SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed a balanced budget plan on Saturday that cuts unnecessary government spending, supports law enforcement and senior services while preparing for future chaos from Washington.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed on Tuesday an initiative to require health insurance plans for law enforcement and first responders to include coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued this statement Thursday,
following the passage of legislation to implement a fully-elected school board for Chicago Public
Schools students.

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, continued to put working families first in his legislative priorities, passing two new laws to advance the right to unionize and equal treatment of freelance workers. 

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is expanding opportunities for personal expression in graduation ceremonies and attire through a new bill.

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, opened up workplace leave eligibility to the families of victims of violent crime, giving them time to coordinate end-of-life services, grieve and be with their loved ones.

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, will bring Southwest Side voices to major conversations about job creation, education and environmental justice as a member of several key committees in the new legislative session.

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following response to the Governor’s State of the State Address, highlighting the need for fully funded services and strong fiscal decision making.