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Stuart Measure to Raise Teacher Pay, Address Teacher Shortage Advances to Governor

Jun 24, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help address the teacher shortage currently facing Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently passed legislation to increase the minimum salary for teachers throughout the state. “The mass teacher shortage currently facing...

Connor Passes Property Tax Relief for Local Homeowners

Jun 19, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, passed a measure to provide local homeowners with property tax relief by establishing a yearly property tax refund process. “Property taxes never seem to stop rising,” Connor said. “We need to rethink our taxing...

Edly-Allen Sponsors Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Employees from Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Jun 19, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing to establish protections against all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, sponsored comprehensive legislation expanding protections for employees across Illinois. “No one should have...

Reitz-Backed Bill to Promote Good Government Heads to Governor’s Desk

Jun 19, 2019 | Reitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, which would prohibit public office holders from hiring themselves into a second position within local government has been sent to the governor to be signed into law. “We need to put an...

Costa Howard Initiative to Protect Individuals from Harassment and Discrimination Sent to Governor

Jun 19, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continuing efforts to protect vulnerable people, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, recently passed legislation that will require state officials and employees to complete annual training to prevent harassment and...

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