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Rep. Slaughter Hosts Local Women to Discuss Equal Pay, Health Care

Oct 17, 2019 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently hosted local women for a legislative advisory committee to discuss issues such as health care, equal pay, gun violence and economic opportunity. “While extreme politicians in Washington continue to push...

Gordon-Booth Champions Economic Opportunity and Historic Criminal Justice Reforms in 2019 Legislative Session

Jun 1, 2019 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader and lead negotiator of cannabis legalization, state Rep. Jehan-Gordon Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement after the end of the legislative session:“This year, Illinois began to move beyond the...

Robinson Fights for Tax Relief, Creating Jobs, Expand Access to Health Care this Session

Jun 1, 2019 | Robinson

CHICAGO –State Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, used this Spring session to fight for a fairer tax system, expand access to job training and child care, create economic opportunity, and protect vital health care services for minors and women.Robinson backed a...