Rep. Jay Hoffman
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-0104
District Office:
312 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-7407
(618) 416-7409 FAX
Biography
Attorney; born Nov. 6, 1961, in Highland, IL; B.S., Finance, Illinois State University; J.D., St. Louis University School of Law; married, has two children.

Hoffman Applauds Expansion of Caseyville Tyson Foods Plant
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and area leaders this week to celebrate the expansion of Caseyville’s Tyson Foods plant, a move expected to generate hundreds of jobs and bring in millions of dollars of investment to the area.

Hoffman Encourages Residents to Know About New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, wants residents to understand that help is a call or text away under the recently launched 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Hoffman Highlights Implementation of Inflation Relief Package for Families
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The start of July marks the effective date of the Illinois Family Relief Plan, an inflation relief package backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, designed to help families with gas, groceries, property taxes and direct relief.

Hoffman and Stuart React to U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works Proposal
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement in response to possible plans from U.S. Steel to sell blast furnaces and significantly reduce the workforce at Granite City Works.

State Rep. Hoffman’s Grant Funding Bill Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill sponsored by State Representative Jay Hoffman and aimed at improving efficiency and limiting red tape in grant programs administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), was signed into law June 10, 2022 by Governor JB Pritzker.

Hoffman Welcomes NASCAR to Metro East, Joins in Opening Celebration with Race Fans
MADISON, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is welcoming visitors from around the country to the Metro East as NASCAR runs its first ever Cup Series race at Madison’s World Wide Technology Raceway.

Hoffman Highlights Economic Relief for Families in Passed Budget Package
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting passage of a responsible state budget that invests in critical services, improves the state’s financial outlook and provides needed relief to families – including direct checks to residents and suspension of grocery taxes.

Hoffman Responds to GOP, Highlights Strong Fiscal Responsibility Delivered by House Dems
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Thursday in response to a Republican press conference on the budget:

Hoffman-Supported Efforts to Address Teacher Shortage Issues Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of measures backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Wednesday aimed at addressing teacher shortage issues by lowering licensing fees, removing bureaucratic hurdles for substitute teachers and increasing opportunities for students pursuing a career in education.

Hoffman Highlights Opening of ISP FOID Kiosk in Metro East
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local gun owners to check out the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) newly opened Metro East Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Kiosk designed to help Illinois residents apply for and update their FOID and Concealed Carry License (CCL) with one-on-one assistance.