http://ift.tt/2onMOFu ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Democrats in the Illinois House of Representatives voted for another stop gap spending plan. Republicans say it’s a non-starter …
http://ift.tt/2pcADN6 A bipartisan property tax relief bill co-sponsored by two local legislators passed overwhelmingly in the Illinois House last week. State reps. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were among more than 40 sponsors of the bill that would …
http://ift.tt/2oc9TfL Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and veterans. “I consistently hear from residents in my …
http://ift.tt/2oIg2DF HARDIN COUNTY — State lawmakers will consider reopening the Hardin … Denton says she hopes state lawmakers decide to reopen the facility.
http://ift.tt/2nIaxR0 HARRISBURG — State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, said he wished to thank the Southern Illinois community for its help with providing cell …
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http://ift.tt/2nigvqO Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and State Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, are hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in The …
EAST ST. LOUIS — State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is working to facilitate understanding and cooperation between law enforcement officers and the communities they protect, and create partnerships that will keep local communities safe.
“Law enforcement and members of the community can begin to build trust with one another with more positive interactions,” Greenwood said. “Often times the effort that goes into policing is reactive to situations, but if we can urge law enforcement to take a more proactive approach to positively engage with the community, I believe we can create greater understanding and productive relationships that keep will keep all of our communities safe.”
Greenwood introduced House Resolution 122, which urges local law enforcement agencies and departments throughout the state to designate police officers as community liaison partners within their communities to help communicate with local residents, address needs and concerns, and foster mutual understanding. Greenwood’s resolution also encourages law enforcement agencies to create advisory committees that would actively involve the community in preventing and helping resolve crimes.
“The vast majority of law enforcement officers want to have positive relationships within the communities they protect, just as the vast majority of residents are law-abiding citizens who want to keep their communities safe,” she said. “Community liaison programs help police and citizens see the best in one another. I commend departments that already have community-based programs in place, and I look forward to more community-based policing programs throughout Illinois.”
Greenwood’s House Resolution 122 received bipartisan support in the House Police and First Responders Committee this week. The measure now awaits consideration before the full House.
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ALTON – State Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, is putting Illinois and American made products first by co-sponsoring legislation that would prioritize local purchasing. Both of these bills would ensure state agencies prioritize the purchasing of products in Illinois and U.S. before buying products from other states or countries.
“We have a strong manufacturing base in this state and especially here in Madison County,” Beiser said. “There is no reason that our state should be purchasing products that are made outside of the United States or Illinois, when the same product can be found here. This legislation would help ensure that jobs remain local and help protect them from being shipped overseas.”
The legislation would require state agencies to prioritize future purchases to be products made in Illinois. If products are not available in the Illinois, then it would require the state to look for the same products that are made in the United States, with minimal exceptions.
“We need to be doing everything that we can to keep jobs in the United States and prevent the outsourcing of jobs, especially in the Metro East,” Beiser said. “This legislation would require our state to use products that come from local jobs that support our families. With legislation in place that supports our local businesses and their products, we can have a stronger state economy and help grow more jobs here in Illinois.”
For more on upcoming legislation, please contact Beiser’s full-time constituent service office at 618-465-5900.
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