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Reitz Backs Legislative Package to Prioritize Illinois and American-Made Products

Sep 18, 2019 | Reitz

RED BUD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is highlighting a package of legislation that will boost investment in businesses that invest in Illinois by prioritizing local jobs and keep taxpayer dollars in the state.“To grow our local economy and help...

Reitz-Backed Legislation Creating Task Force to Step-Up Vocational Jobs Training Now Law

Sep 13, 2019 | Reitz

RED BUD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is working to create good-paying, local jobs with his support of legislation creating the Training in the Building Trades Program to award grants to community organizations to establish vocational jobs training...

Mussman Hosts Small Business Roundtable to Connect with Business Owners

Sep 11, 2019 | Mussman

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, invited local business owners to a roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning to hear their thoughts and feedback on how to make Illinois more business-friendly.“The business owners our community play a...

Walker Hosts Clean Energy Town Hall, Highlights Clean Energy Jobs Act

Sep 10, 2019 | Walker

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is thanking residents who attended a recent town hall on the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) and recent legislative efforts to move Illinois toward more sustainable energy use position.”I was...

Edly-Allen Promotes New Tax Relief for Research and Development Projects, Apprenticeship Programs

Sep 10, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bipartisan measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, and widely supported by the Illinois business community to make the state a more competitive place to grow and run a successful business was recently signed into...

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