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Harper Advances Bill to Improve Accessible Transportation in Illinois
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee designed to make transportation safer and more accessible for people with disabilities.
Davis Advances Bill to Strengthen Dementia Training for Home Care Workers
State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia.
Jiménez Supports Bill That Makes Public University Tuition Affordable for Illinois Students
To create more pathways for affordable higher education for high school students, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public colleges and universities.
Buckner-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Manley Congratulates Michelle Stiff on Statewide Outstanding Achievement Award
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, congratulates Michelle Stiff, Director of Workforce Center of Will County, for being honored for a statewide Outstanding Achievement in Workforce and Labor.
Vella Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Advances Out of Committee
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing a new bill to the House floor to help local school districts respond to ongoing teacher shortages.
Crawford Advances Bill to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Record
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has successfully advanced legislation out of committee aimed at addressing long-term barriers faced by individuals with arrest or conviction records across Illinois.
Harper Advances Bill to Expand Support for Illinois Farmers
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, announced that her legislation aimed at expanding support for Illinois farmers—particularly emerging and socially disadvantaged producers has successfully advanced out of committee.
Briel Advances Bill Barring AI in Emergency Room Triage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to maintain safe health outcomes for Illinoisans seeking emergency hospital services, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill that will limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to determine a patient’s priority in a hospital emergency room.
Jiménez-Backed Bill Would Help Fill In-Demand Careers with Pipeline from High Schools to Training Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting new legislation that would aid Illinois high school graduates in finding work in in-demand careers by establishing a high-school-to-training-program pipeline with grants from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Gabel Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Vella Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
DeLaRosa Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Hernandez Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Hirschauer Introduces Bill That Would Create the Natural Resources Restoration Trust Grant Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, introduced legislation that would establish a grant program for the restoration or replacement of natural resources that have been damaged resulting from court settlements due to hazardous waste release, pollution events or long-term industrial contamination.
Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Manley, Cappel, La Ha, Lewis to Highlight National Cerebral Palsy Day; Upcoming Neurodiversity Celebration Month and Autism Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, along with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, will host a press conference Wednesday, March 25, at 9 a.m. for the Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus (ILNC), with co-chairs state Rep. Nicole La Ha, R-Lemont, and state Sen. Seth Lewis, R-Bartlett. It will be held in the Blue Room, located in the basement of the Illinois State Capitol.
DeLuca Effort to Stop Taxpayer Funded Credit Card Abuse Highlighted in House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With taxpayers frustrated by numerous local government controversies involving the inappropriate use of taxpayer-funded credit cards, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, spoke at a House committee this week about his plan to implement stronger transparency requirements
IL State Rep. Du Buclet’s Advances Legislation to Expand Youth Civic Engagement in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation that strengthens civic participation among young people by ensuring Illinois high schools provide eligible students with the opportunity to register to vote in a trusted, nonpartisan academic setting.