Jul 9, 2025 | Ford
BROOKFIELD, Ill. – In response to President Donald Trump’s new law expected to harm Illinois families by increasing costs, reducing healthcare, and cutting essential programs, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join Indivisible’s West Suburban...
May 29, 2025 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is backing an Illinois House Resolution opposing Washington Republicans and President Donald Trump for their recent vote to strip healthcare coverage from 14 million Americans. “I stand firmly against these...
Mar 11, 2025 | Ford
CHICAGO – Alarmed that possible federal cuts to Medicaid would reverse gains in overdose prevention efforts and put lives at risk, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join advocates at a press conference Friday to urge a better path forward in Washington....
Mar 6, 2025 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned that changes on the federal level could impact higher education funding and limit opportunities for students, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join representatives from state universities and higher education organizations...
Feb 20, 2025 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As budget discussions begin, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is expressing encouragement by the governor’s introduced higher education spending plan and is urging Springfield to take further action to support and expand college...