DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for a new state law prohibiting additional taxes on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas from being enacted at the local level. “Taxing everyday purchases like fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas only...
DECATUR, Ill. – To help homeowners learn how to lower their property tax bill, state Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a free property tax seminar on Wednesday, Sep. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Shilling Community Education Center at Richland Community...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex crimes he committed decades ago was recently signed into law. “The traumatic experience of...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign a measure to help veterans transition into civilian life and prevent veteran suicide. “We need to make sure we are doing all we can to support our veterans,” said Scherer. “To end...
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement on Gov. Rauner’s attempt to rewrite education funding reform legislation in order to benefit his wealthy school districts at the expense of Central Illinois students: “Governor Rauner’s...