DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to hold accountable corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers by shipping jobs overseas, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring legislation that will require businesses that move jobs out of state to pay back the...
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, is demanding the state put American jobs first by backing a measure that would require Illinois to only purchase vehicles made in North America. “Taxpayers in my district are fed up with foreign businesses and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State Address: “I was sent to Springfield to fight for the people in my district, not focus on dismantling workers’ rights and their benefits. As a...
DES PLAINES, Ill. – With a focus on improving Illinois’ business climate and protecting middle-class families, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, announced his support for sweeping economic reforms. “For far too long, many families in my district have struggled...
CHICAGO – On Wednesday, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, took the oath of office in Springfield, pledging to continue his efforts to protect our most vulnerable residents from devastating budget cuts. In 2016, D’Amico fought for a responsible budget that would...