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End of Session Recap

Earlier this month, the General Assembly concluded our 2022 Spring legislative session after passing a number of important pieces of legislation to improve our state for all who call it home. We passed a balanced budget, a package of public safety bills to help combat crime, and other critical measures that will be signed by […]
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Croke Passes Measure Combatting Organized Retail Theft, Fights for Public Safety

CHICAGO, Ill. – Following her ongoing efforts to keep her community safe from the threat of violent crime, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, passed legislation cracking down on organized retail theft. It is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. “As our community’s representative in Springfield, it’s my responsibility to address the problems constituents […]
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March 2022 Newsletter

Happy Spring! The Illinois General Assembly closed out our Spring session last weekend after staying at the Capitol all Friday night until we finished up at 6am on Saturday. We passed a number of impactful bills this session, including two bills I was proud to chief sponsor: HB4715, an initiative alongside the American Society of […]
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Women I’m Inspired By…

This Women’s History Month, I wanted to recognize some of the amazing female role models I’m inspired consistently by. Their impact is something I am incredibly thankful for.  Here are just a few of the strong, courageous, trailblazing women I admire… ANITA HILL  Long before the #MeToo movement, Anita Hill stood up for herself and […]
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February 2022 Newsletter

As you may have heard, former Speaker Michael J Madigan was federally indicted last week. Even before I took office, I supported new leadership in Springfield and I was then proud to be one of the 19 members to force a vote for a new Speaker last year. Speaker Chris Welch has brought a new […]
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Statement of “The 19” on the Indictment of Michael J. Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Wednesday’s indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, “The 19” House Democrats who rejected his candidacy for leadership released the following statement: “Thirteen months ago, we 19 Democrats made clear to our colleagues that we would not support Michael Madigan for speaker. We knew that our chamber, our state, and our […]
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