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Slaughter Legislation Enhancing Criminal Justice Reform Signed into Law

Jul 7, 2021 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – Measures to improve compensation for victims of crime and strengthen and enhance the SAFE-T Act, Illinois’ comprehensive criminal justice reforms passed earlier this year, championed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, were recently signed into law by...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Continues to Push for Unemployment Relief, Overpayment Reform

Jul 7, 2021 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinoisans will not be responsible for returning overpaid unemployment relief under a bill backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which was recently signed into law. “The COVID-19 pandemic created enormous financial challenges for many...

Gordon-Booth Highlights Business-Friendly Reforms During Women’s Small Business Month

Oct 16, 2019 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – In recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month this October, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth is highlighting reforms to reduce taxes on small businesses and attract new businesses to Illinois. “I am committed to building a stronger Illinois by...

Lilly Spotlights New Law to Bring Transparency to School Class Sizes

Sep 30, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is spotlighting a new law to increase transparency regarding school class sizes. “Over the past four years, class sizes at Chicago Public Schools have risen over 13.5% and we need more information about the...

Didech-Backed Law Reins in Prescription Drug Costs, Protects Families from Being Denied Coverage

Sep 26, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is fighting to protect access to health care with a new law creating Illinois’ first comprehensive system to rein in prescription drug costs and ensure hospital visits are covered, regardless of whether...

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