SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is pushing to ensure cities and towns don’t pass laws which weaken unions and endanger workers’ access to safe, fair-paying jobs.“Strong unions are the backbone of a workforce composed of good-paying, safe...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As state and local governments are offering more than $80 billion per year in tax breaks and giveaways to attract new businesses, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring legislation that prioritizes investment in proven job-creating...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is supporting a proposed worker protection division in the attorney general’s office to ensure on-time payment, safe working conditions and fair hiring practices for Illinois employees. “Our focus needs to be...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions will be protected from health care cuts at the federal level under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, preserving critical consumer protections. “No one should fear losing their...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, voted to reduce prescription drug costs and create a more affordable marketplace for people to purchase lifesaving medications.“Receiving medication on a consistent basis can be lifesaving for many...