May 29, 2025 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to strengthen prevailing wage rules and ensure workers receive the correct amount of pay is one step closer to becoming law. “This proposal is going to eliminate ambiguity that could...
Mar 11, 2025 | Hoffman
MASCOUTAH, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D- Swansea, are highlighting the recent release of $31 million in state support toward the construction of the MetroLink light rail extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. “This...
Feb 21, 2025 | Hoffman
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE) Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus last week to see firsthand the results of state efforts to revitalize a vacant college...
Feb 20, 2025 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address: “There’s no question this will not be an easy budget year, but it’s our responsibility to deliver a final document that...
Jan 24, 2025 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has introduced a pair of proposals that aim to strengthen prevailing wage rules and help workers secure the pay they deserve. “Prevailing wage is an important safeguard that ensures local workers get a fair deal...