DECATUR, Ill. – To help local residents and job seekers connect with employers and find pathways to career opportunities, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, partnered with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a free community job fair . “Some of our local residents...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of House Democrats Economic Reform Agenda, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, recently helped pass legislation cracking down on corporations that ship jobs out of state, reducing fees for small businesses, and lowering taxes for...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A legislative package sponsored by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, to keep more of our tax dollars here in Illinois and invest in local jobs by requiring Illinois state agencies to buy locally passed the House Wednesday. “Taxpayer dollars...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a legislative package on Wednesday that works to stimulate the sale of goods manufactured in Illinois or the United States and create local jobs. “When we buy goods that are made in Illinois or America, we...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to invest in local companies and workers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is spearheading a plan that would require state agencies to prioritize Illinois and American made goods when making purchases. “Outsourcing jobs and business...