Walsh-Sponsored Package to Prevent Veteran Suicide Now Law

Oct 2, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois veterans will now have improved access to critical mental health services and greater access to job placement, training and other services thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood. “The brave men and women who...

Walsh: Rauner Putting Corporate Profits over the Rights of Students

Sep 11, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues in the General Assembly to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that would provide protect students against predatory lenders by creating a Student Loan Bill of Rights. “I am...

Walsh-Supported Legislation Cracking Down on Hate Crimes Now Law

Sep 8, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was recently signed into law. “Hate has no place in our country and...

Walsh Pledges to Work with All Sides to Protect Education Funding

Aug 16, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after the House voted against Gov. Rauner’s rewrite of school funding reform. “Governor Rauner’s veto of education funding reform shows that this governor has one goal: The...