Jul 22, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that would hold employers that avoid workers’ compensation responsibilities accountable was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Some jobs are just more dangerous than others....
Jul 15, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Scott’s Law, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently passed a package of new protections for Illinois police, firemen and other first responders, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow...
May 14, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is pushing to strengthen Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, announcing the introduction of new protections for Illinois police alongside Gov. J.B. Pritzker and members of the Illinois State Police. “Illinois State...
May 9, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Moving forward to establish an increased presence of crew members on Illinois railroads, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is advancing legislation to require that all freight trains be outfitted with at least two railroad engineers. “Currently,...
May 1, 2019 | Stuart
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently hosted a Labor Roundtable at the Steamfitters Local 439 with Metro East legislators Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, Rep. Jay Hoffman D-Swansea, Sen. Rachelle...