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Halpin Works to Expand Veterans’ Benefits to Include Military Families

May 21, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Spouses and children of active-duty service members members and veterans would be eligible for the military discount on purchases including clothing, auto parts and other essentials under legislation sponsored by state Rep Mike Halpin, D-Rock...

Yednock Expands Property Tax Credit to Surviving Military Spouses

May 10, 2019 | Yednock

OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is supporting legislation that would lower property taxes for the surviving spouses of veterans who are injured or killed in the line of duty. Senate Bill 110 allows the surviving spouses of deceased veterans to...

Greenwood, Hoffman Sponsor Legislation to Help Military Personnel Receive Professional Licensure

Mar 21, 2019 | Greenwood, Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Reps. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, are sponsoring legislation that would help active duty service members stationed on Illinois military bases receive professional licenses for employment.“Active duty...

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