SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –A measure co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, that freezes lawmaker reimbursement rates and blocks a scheduled pay raise, has been signed into law.. “After more than 700 days without a state budget, which crippled non-profits...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville will continue to host constituent meetings at local coffee shops in the community to talk to residents about issues facing the state. “During this summer’s special session, my House Bill 643 was signed into...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for lawmakers was signed into law today. “Politicians shouldn’t take a pay raise when the state is in such dire fiscal shape,” said Stuart. “When...
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing her effort to reduce state spending, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign a measure sent to him that would stop a pay raise for lawmakers and freeze other perks. “For over two years, social service providers,...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay raise for politicians was approved by the Senate and will be sent to the governor. “Politicians shouldn’t get pay raises, especially when the state is...