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Ford Reacts to Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade News

May 3, 2022 | Ford

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, released the following statement after learning of reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade: “The battle over Roe v. Wade is about controlling a woman’s body, and I am alarmed that an extremist...

Ford Calls for LGDF Formula Change, Wants More Resources Returned to Chicago

Apr 6, 2022 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is encouraging the General Assembly to take action to increase the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) formula rate so that Chicago can have access to an additional $125 million to commit toward...

Ford Resolution Creates Trade School Task Force, Aims to Connect Students with Career Opportunities

Apr 4, 2022 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to spur interest in trade schools that can lead to good-paying career opportunities, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has proposed creating a Task Force on Illinois Trade Schools. “Trade schools used to play a larger role in training...

House Democratic Committee Chairs Emphasize Need for Strong Investment in College Mental Health Services

Mar 29, 2022 | Conroy, Ford, Mussman, Smith, Stuart, Welch, West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As budget discussions continue and the General Assembly nears adjournment, the chairs for the House Higher Education, Appropriations-Higher Education and Mental Health and Addiction Committees are encouraging their colleagues to support increased...

Ford and Jacobs Team Up on Bipartisan Effort to Stop Catalytic Converter Theft

Mar 9, 2022 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Alarmed by the rise of catalytic converter thefts around Illinois, State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Dr. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, have advanced legislation that will make it difficult for thieves to sell stolen parts for cash at...

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