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Hernandez to Fight for Immigrant Community as Assistant Majority Leader

Feb 22, 2019 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement following her selection as assistant majority leader of the House of Representatives: “It is an honor to have been nominated by my fellow Latino Caucus members to...

Manley Named to House Leadership, Committee Posts

Feb 7, 2019 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will lead as Assistant Majority Leader for the House Democratic Caucus and serve as an advocate for her district as a member of committees focused on human services, transportation and financial institutions....

Rep. Flowers to Require ISBE to Prepare Disadvantaged Students for Specialized Workforce

Apr 20, 2018 | Flowers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As technological advancements cause manufacturing to require a more skilled workforce, state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House that would introduce a new state program aimed at educating underserved students. “When...