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Latino Caucus: Fair Tax Helps Working Families

May 23, 2019 | Andrade, Arroyo, Crespo, Guzzardi, Hernandez B, Hernandez L, Mah, Moeller, Ortiz, Ramirez, Villa, Villanueva, Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement urging for the passage of the Fair Tax Amendment: “The communities we represent sent us to build an Illinois that works for them and working families across Illinois. They...

Welch: Fair Wage a Victory for Working Families

Feb 14, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the passage of legislating creating a fair wage in Illinois, Senate Bill 1, passed the General Assembly: “Last November, the people of Illinois rejected the corporate...

Yednock Appointed to House Committee on Labor and Commerce

Feb 8, 2019 | Yednock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of his career of fighting for the rights of working men and women, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will serve as a member of the House Labor and Commerce Committee during the 101st General Assembly, advocating for the rights of...

Greenwood Announces Committee Assignments, Pledges to Serve as Strong Advocate for the Metro East

Feb 7, 2019 | Greenwood

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is renewing her pledge to serve local residents through her work and advocacy on committees to which she has been appointed. “It is an honor and privilege to serve on a number of important committees...

Hoffman Fighting to Protect Workers and Wages

Feb 27, 2018 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Despite efforts by the Rauner administration to repeal prevailing wage in Illinois, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Chairman of the House Labor and Commerce committee, is continuing to stand up to the governor and his allies to ensure workers...

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