» State Rep. Maurice West

West Named Chairperson of Legislative Ethics Commission, Underscores Need to Restore Trust in State Government

Jun 23, 2022 | West

ROCKFORD, Ill. – After years of leadership and advocacy on issues related to state ethics, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, has been named chairperson of the state’s Legislative Ethics Commission. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Legislative...

West Proposal to Help College Students Access Assistance Heads to Governor

Mar 30, 2022 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and community colleges would have easy access to an on-campus benefits navigator beyond tuition aid under a plan passed by state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford. “There’s a lot of opportunity for aid with food, housing...

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...

Black Caucus Statement On Major Energy Package, Ethics Reform

Sep 10, 2021 | Buckner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Kam Buckner released the following statement after new bills reforming Government Ethics and Clean Energy passed out of the General Assembly as the Illinois House of Representatives wrapped up its Session on Thursday. Climate and...

West Backed Effort to Ensure Employees Receive Tips Passes House

Apr 19, 2019 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by the House and supported by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, would ensure that tips given to restaurant workers and other employees cannot be retained by an employer.“When a customer leaves a tip for service, they do so...

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