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Feigenholtz Introduces Initiative to Expand Access to Affordable Housing

Feb 6, 2019 | Feigenholtz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to create and preserve affordable rental housing, State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, introduced legislation that will create a new property tax incentive on Wednesday. “Affordability in neighborhoods in cities and statewide can...

Robinson to Advocate for Local Priorities Through Committee Assignments

Feb 5, 2019 | Robinson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, will advocate for local priorities by serving on the following committees during the new legislative session: Appropriations – Public Safety, Financial Institutions, Insurance, Personnel and Pensions...

Robinson to Advocate for Local Priorities Through Committee Assignments

Feb 5, 2019 | Robinson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, will advocate for local priorities by serving on the following committees during the new legislative session: Appropriations – Public Safety, Financial Institutions, Insurance, Personnel and Pensions...

D’Amico Supports Effort to Reduce Gender Wage Gap

Feb 1, 2019 | D'Amico

CHICAGO – In an effort to reduce the wage gap between men and women, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that aims to reduce pay discrimination against women by barring employers from forcing job applicants to reveal their wage or salary...

Slaughter Supports Bill to Ensure Equal Pay for Women

Feb 1, 2019 | Slaughter

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to promote women’s equality, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring legislation to prevent salary discrimination and help ensure equal pay for women in Illinois. “Women deserve equal pay for equal work, and...