Mason-Backed Bill Supports Developmentally Disabled Workers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Developmentally disabled adults in group homes would be able to keep more of the money they earn from employment under a measure supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. “People who live in group homes have expenses just like anyone else,...

Mason to Launch Veterans’ Advisory Council

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting residents to attend the first meeting of her Veterans’ Advisory Council on Zoom at 6 p.m. on Monday. Mason is creating the council with the goal of identifying problems facing local veterans and developing...

Mason Passes Bill to Reduce School Food Surpluses and Combat Hunger

GURNEE, Ill. – Excess food at K-12 schools would be used to fight food insecurity under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that passed out of the legislature last month. The measure now goes to the governor for final approval. “Throughout our...

Mason Helps Pass Ethics Reform Package

GURNEE, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to bring a variety of ethics reforms to Springfield passed out of the General Assembly last week. Senate Bill 539 now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for final approval. “Cracking down on corruption...