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Harper Fights for South Side Schools, Tax Relief for Middle Class, Urban Agriculture During Spring Session

May 31, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the adjournment of the General Assembly’s spring legislative session: “I voted to pass a balanced budget that puts working and middle-class families first, while creating a...

Rep. Flowers & Rep. Harper Working to End Childhood Hunger in Local Schools

May 25, 2018 | Flowers, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aims to end childhood hunger in schools throughout the state of...

Harper Calls for Adoption of Fair Tax in Illinois to Relieve Middle Class Tax Burden

May 17, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is demanding the ultra-wealthy in Illinois, including Gov. Bruce Rauner, pay their fair share in taxes by backing the proposal to implement a progressive tax in Illinois. “Our unfair tax structure keeps poor...

Harper Pushes Measure to Require Greater Accountability on Currency Exchanges, Works to Lower Fees on Consumers

May 16, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Currency exchange customers could see lower fees under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago. “Many people rely on currency exchanges for the basic and necessary service of cashing checks,” said Harper. “Unfortunately, the...

Harper, Durbin Tour Urban Agriculture Sites and Discuss Ways to Reduce Gun Violence in Chicago

May 11, 2018 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, recently showed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin various urban farms, which healthy food for local residents, and the two also discussed ways to reduce gun crimes and address trauma in Chicago. “I am grateful that our senator took...

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