Posts by Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois could become ninth state with prescription drug affordability board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers and advocates believe prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. That’s why Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Palatine) are…
Read MoreHere are the dates you need to know for the March 19 primary election
When we vote, we win. So make sure you have a plan to vote on or before Tuesday, March 19.
Read MoreJohn Atkinson and Dan Seals: The naysayers have it wrong. Illinois is the place to be for businesses.
The makers of Pringles and Pop-Tarts, a leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, the first cultivated meat company to receive federal approval, an all-electric truck manufacturer. What do these companies…
Read MoreWhat a Permanent Child Tax Credit Could Mean for Families in Illinois
Advocates and lawmakers are calling for a permanent child tax credit to help lessen the economic burden on struggling families. The expansion of the child tax credit during the pandemic…
Read MoreRunning for Office As a Young Person Means Dealing With Ageism. I Did It Anyway.
In this op-ed, Illinois’ youngest latino state representative, Edgar Gonzalez Jr., discusses why he thinks young people should run for office. This piece is being published in coordination with Sister…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker to Host Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser on December 12
Get into the spirit of giving at House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s A Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser where the House Leader will fundraise for Democrats across the state while…
Read MoreDemocrats Win Key Victories for Reproductive Freedom in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia After Huge Turnout at the Polls
What we are seeing in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia isn’t a passing trend. This week, we witnessed the power of showing up to the polls and making our voices heard.…
Read MoreState Rep. Gong-Gershowitz Attends Biden Executive Order Signing On Artificial Intelligence
State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17th) of Glenview sat in the front row of a signing ceremony for President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) Monday (Oct. 30) in…
Read MoreMWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honors former Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris at breakfast reception
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honored former Democratic Illinois House Majority Leader Rep. Greg Harris at a breakfast reception and bi-monthly board meeting Oct.…
Read MoreIllinois House approves staff unionization, GOP questions whether it’s necessary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The speaker of the Illinois House on Wednesday won approval for allowing legislative staff to organize for collective bargaining, overcoming Republican objections about whether it’s necessary. Speaker Emanuel…
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