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Halpin Advances Legislation Encouraging Investment in Local Communities over Large Corporations

May 13, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As state and local governments are offering more than $80 billion per year in tax breaks and giveaways to attract new businesses, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring legislation that prioritizes investment in proven job-creating...

State Rep. Walker Recognizes Small Business Week

May 8, 2019 | Walker

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Thanking the many entrepreneurs and hardworking individuals who call the area home, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is recognizing Small Business Week and is pledging to continue fighting for small businesses in Illinois.“This...

Yednock Advances Legislation to Support Illinois-Made Products

Apr 12, 2019 | Yednock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate job growth in Illinois, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a legislative proposal on Wednesday that would require the state to buy products made in Illinois, helping create and support local jobs and keeping taxpayer...

Pappas Measure to Increase Economic Development in DuPage County Passes House

Apr 3, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, passed a bill out of the House on Wednesday that would give local governments in DuPage County the ability to invest in economic development projects with current revenues from the hotel tax. “Protecting...

Costa Howard Sponsors Measure to Expand Infrastructure Investments and Economic Development in DuPage County

Mar 26, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase investment in local infrastructure and economic development in DuPage County, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is sponsoring new legislation to give local governments more discretion over how to spend funds generated by the...

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