West Reflects on Beginning of New General Assembly Term

Jan 9, 2025 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking the oath for a new General Assembly term: “As we convene again in Springfield, I am honored to again be entrusted with the privilege of serving the people of...

Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Jun 30, 2023 | Ammons, Buckner, Canty, Collins, Davis, du Buclet, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, Williams, J

CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions: “Our radical Supreme Court’s tragic decision to sever equitable...