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Hoffman, Beiser fight for steel workers

State Reps. Jay Hoffman and Dan Beiser are seeking unemployment benefits for U.S. Steel workers laid off in tough times: http://thetelegraph.com/news/86363/tough-times-continue-for-u-s-steel-workers-legislators-seek-to-extend-unemployment-benefits

Curtis accuses Rep. Hammond of not reporting contribution from Gov. Bruce Rauner – Carmi Times

Curtis accuses Rep. Hammond of not reporting contribution from Gov. Bruce Rauner
Carmi Times
MACOMB — The Democrat candidate for the Illinois House’s 93rd District has accused incumbent Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, of being in violation of state campaign finance laws by not reporting the receipt of several thousands of dollars from Gov.

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Phelps hears concerns from community health centers

State Rep. Brandon Phelps talks with community health centers during National Health Center Week: http://thesouthern.com/news/local/community-health-centers-update-lawmakers-during-national-health-center-week/article_a78c0770-c3f8-5a47-997b-9df38b61d6e7.html

McAsey works on landmark DNA backlog bill

State Rep. Emily McAsey has helped champion a landmark law to reduce the state’s rape test backlog: http://rebootillinois.com/2016/08/12/landmark-law-deals-with-rape-test-backlog/

Letter: DelGiorno will represent people’s interests

On Nov. 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln immortalized the phrase of "a government of the people, by the people, and for the people," in his Gettysburg Address. Lincoln would undoubtedly be sad to see that the phrase no longer rings true in his own hometown of Springfield. It would seem that in Springfield we have a government of the millionaire, by the millionaire, and for the millionaire. State Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez is the epitome of that. She was a part of the millionaire’s […]

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Smiddy hears from seniors at forum

State Rep. Mike Smiddy invites seniors out to talk with him about the state issues that matter to them: http://qctimes.com/news/local/seniors-invited-to-illinois-candidate-forum/article_b69cdb5a-17d6-57b8-aba1-c8b96e739514.html

SIU to host forum for House District 115 candidates Bryant, Griffin – The Southern


The Southern

SIU to host forum for House District 115 candidates Bryant, Griffin
The Southern
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Annuitants Association and State University Annuitants Association’s PAC will be hosting a forum for State House District 115 candidates, Republican incumbent Terri Bryant and Democratic challenger Marsha …

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Phelps earns SEIU endorsement

State Rep. Brandon Phelps has earned the endorsement of SEIU Healthcare for his service to working families: http://news.wsiu.org/post/seiu-healthcare-illinois-endorses-candidates-southern-illinois-legislative-races#stream/0

Bradley: Temporary budget necessary

State Rep. John Bradley says the state’s temporary budget isn’t ideal but is necessary to fund essential services for Illinoisans: http://news.wsiu.org/post/rep-john-bradley-discusses-temporary-budget-deal#stream/0

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