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Ortíz to Bring Community Needs to Upcoming Budget Negotiations

Feb 17, 2023 | Ortiz

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following response to the Governor’s State of the State Address, highlighting the need for fully funded services and strong fiscal decision making. “Supporting immigrant families, greater community-based...

Latino Caucus Statement on Migrant Arrival in Chicago

Sep 1, 2022 | Ortiz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The following is a statement from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus regarding the recent arrival of asylum seekers to Chicago from Texas: “The immigrant experience is deeply ingrained in not only the state of Illinois but also the Latino...

La Declaración del Caucus Latino sobre la Llegada de Migrantes Venezolanos a Chicago

Sep 1, 2022 | Ortiz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – La siguiente es una declaración del Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois con respecto a la reciente llegada de solicitantes de asilo a Chicago desde Texas: “La historia inmigrante es fundamental no solo en la historia del estado Illinois sino...

Statement from the Illinois House Latino Caucus on Passage of New Congressional Map

Oct 29, 2021 | Andrade, Avelar, Crespo, Delgado, Gonzalez, Guerrero-Cuellar, Hernandez B, Hernandez L, Ortiz, Ramirez

“After a long, public process led by one of our own, Leader Lisa Hernandez, the Illinois House Latino Caucus applauds the historic congressional map passed by both chambers tonight. A product of notable collaboration, we are pleased this map will include a...

Ortiz Sponsors Progressive Immigration Bill, Pandemic Rental Assistance, and School Recess Regulations

Jun 1, 2021 | Ortiz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has worked to pass legislation that will protect immigrants from detainment, issue urgent housing assistance, and provide students K-5 with time dedicated for recreational activities during school. “Making sure...

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