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Kifowit-Backed Legislation to Expand Job Creation Programs, Apprenticeship Tax Credits Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Kifowit

AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to increase local economic growth, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, backed a measure to support businesses that invest in local jobs and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying employment opportunities.“We must help grow...

Bristow, Crowe Join Manufacturers’ Association to Present Grant to Alton Steel

Aug 2, 2019 | Bristow

ALTON, Ill. – In support of local steel workers and Illinois manufacturing jobs, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, visited Alton Steel Inc. (ASI) to join the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in the presentation...

Edly-Allen Visits Lake Zurich Manufacturer Smalley

Jul 24, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently toured Smalley Steel Ring Company in Lake Zurich to learn more about the leading global manufacturer of retaining ring and wave springs.Rep. Edly-Allen met with Smalley COO George Nesbit and...

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...

Halpin Backs Bills Urging Illinois to Buy Local

Mar 24, 2017 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin is sponsoring two pieces of legislation aimed at ensuring American and Illinois made products are given priority consideration for all state purchases. “Buying locally has a profound effect on local economies,” Halpin said....

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