SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, took the oath of office Wednesday, pledging to continue his efforts to raise the minimum wage, protect health care and prioritize the needs of local families. “I am honored to continue to serve the people of...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement after being sworn in on Wednesday as state Representative for the 56th District: “Illinois has suffered severe damage from the last four years of political conflict and the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the 101st Illinois General Assembly inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 9, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, laid out her priorities and goals as a lawmaker for the new legislative session. “I am ready to continue working with my...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the inauguration of the 101st General Assembly, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued this statement on his legislative priorities for the next two years: “The past few years have been difficult to implement much needed reforms...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her swearing in for the 101st General Assembly today, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement highlighting her priorities to reduce the tax burden and fight for Metro East’s working families, cut perks for legislators...