Sep 3, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law from state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will increase educational opportunities for new Americans by recognizing the accomplishments of students who learn English as a second language. Non-native speakers who excel at learning...
Sep 3, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to eliminate the statute of limitations on sexual assault offenses was recently signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.“In the wake of the Me Too movement, more and more victims of...
Aug 28, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is fighting back against Donald Trump’s attempts to cut resources for struggling families, enacting a new law that will ensure families maintain access to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program...
Aug 27, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to ensure state water supplies remain free from contamination, was recently signed in to law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.“There have been an increasing number of cities in Illinois and...
Aug 22, 2019 | Hernandez L
AURORA, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which expands grants for teachers planning on working in hard-to-staff school districts, was recently signed into law.“Illinois has suffered through a pretty significant teacher shortage in the...