Harper Joins Legislator Delegation to Farm Aid Festival

Sep 29, 2023 | Harper

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, was one of a group of legislators from five states to gather at Farm Aid 2023, an annual music and food festival which was held last weekend. Also in attendance were more than 200 farmers, fishermen and...

Harper Law Steps Up State’s Response to SNAP Theft

Sep 18, 2023 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is promoting a stepped-up response to the pervasive and growing issue of SNAP theft by passing a new law which will require the state agency in charge of the SNAP program to collect data on SNAP theft and to create...

Harper’s ‘Farm to Food Bank’ Act Becomes Law

Aug 21, 2023 | Harper

CHICAGO – Food banks in Illinois will have improved access to fresh fruits and vegetables under a new law introduced by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago. “Access to healthy food has been a consistent problem in too many historically disinvested communities for...

Harper Passes Law Protecting Against Animal-Borne Disease

Jul 26, 2023 | Harper

CHICAGO – The state Department of Agriculture will have added authority to help prevent the spread of animal-borne disease by restricting the movement and sale of diseased animals, thanks to legislation passed by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago. “During past...