BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Following through on her commitment to promote fiscal responsibility, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, opted out of the legislative pension system as one of her first official acts in office.“Our state faces many fiscal challenges, which is why...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase fiscal transparency in the governor’s office and state government, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign the Truth in Hiring Act into law. “When we talk about cutting waste and reducing...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to save taxpayer dollars and continue efforts at compromise, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently helped to pass a measure to allow for the consolidation of local governments. “Illinois has over 7,000 taxing bodies across the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term in the Illinois House of Representatives: “I am honored and humbled to continue representing my neighbors in the 56th District...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after being sworn into the 100th General Assembly on Wednesday: “Today marks a new opportunity to address the challenges facing Illinois. Over the past two years, the most...