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Hernandez-Welch Unifying to Make Illinois a Welcoming State

May 18, 2017 | Hernandez L, Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, and state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, are joining forces to foster trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, giving undocumented immigrants with no...

Welch Introduces Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs

May 18, 2017 | Welch

WESTCHESTER, Ill., – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch recently introduced legislation to provide funding for violence prevention programs to communities that have been most affected by increased violence. “Over the past several years we have seen an increase in...

Welch Passes Reforms to Increase Competition, Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs

May 9, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under legislation passed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, establishing a non-profit workers’ compensation insurer as an alternative for Illinois businesses...

Welch Opposes Cuts to Meals on Wheels, Stands with Seniors

May 2, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is standing with seniors and senior advocates like AARP to oppose Washington politicians’ dangerous cuts to senior Meals on Wheels, which would affect the more than 115,000 elderly residents who depend...

Welch Bill Closes Tax Loopholes, Requires Wealthy Pay Fair Share

Apr 27, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to close current tax loopholes and provide monetary relief for the middle class, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring House Bill 3393. “Illinois needs revenue in order to protect and fund higher education, social...

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