05 Sep 2017

Daniel Biss Announces Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as Running Mate

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago, IL – Before a crowd of nearly 200 people, Daniel Biss announced Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as his running mate and choice for lieutenant governor at a rally in Logan Square tonight. 

"In this election, we have the chance to change the fundamental direction of our state by putting middle class and working families first," said Ramirez-Rosa. "But if we're going to transform our state, we can't replace one billionaire with another billionaire."

01 Sep 2017

Transcripts: Comey Drafted Conclusion in Clinton Probe Prior to Interviewing Key Witnesses

By Grassley Press

Grassley, Graham seek documents linked to Hatch Act investigation of former FBI head                                                                                        

01 Sep 2017

Former Lt. Governor and Sec. of Agriculture Patty Judge Endorses Fred Hubbell

By Paul Esker

Judge served as Lieutenant Governor when Fred Hubbell led the Iowa Department of Economic Development and Chaired the Iowa Power Fund

01 Sep 2017

Former Gubernatorial Hopeful Mike Matson Announces Endorsement of Fred Hubbell

By Paul Esker

DES MOINES, IA – Today, in the wake of endorsements from numerous current and former Iowa Legislators and former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, Mike Matson - former Gubernatorial hopeful and current Davenport Alderman - announced his endorsement of Fred Hubbell.

01 Sep 2017

Daniel Biss Statement on SB 1947

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement after voting against school vouchers.

"Today, Bruce Rauner used a school funding crisis he created to get even more tax breaks for millionaires and fund private schools with taxpayer dollars. Middle class parents like me are fed up with footing the bill for rich people's tax cuts.

31 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Concludes “Road Forward” State Tour

By Biss 4 IL

Champaign, IL – Daniel Biss concluded The Road Forward State Tour on Sunday. After traveling over two thousand miles, hosting and attending more than thirty events, and receiving six endorsements from elected officials, Daniel completes the tour with deepened relationships in communities across the state and a growing movement of supporters committed to building an Illinois that works for the rest of us.

30 Aug 2017

On Heels of Women’s Equality Day, Biss Pledges Representation in Cabinet

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss pledged on Tuesday to appoint a cabinet reflecting our state’s diversity and including a majority of women as members. The pledge comes days after Women's Equality Day, when over 100 elected officials, community organizers, and other Illinoisans declared themselves Women for Biss on social media.

30 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill aimed at increasing voter participation

By Elizabeth Tomev

SB 1933 establishes automatic voter registration program

CHICAGO (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed SB 1933, which amends the Election Code to require that the Secretary of State and Board of Elections establish an automatic voter registration program.

29 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Responds to Minimum Wage Bill Veto

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's veto of a bill to raise the Illinois minimum wage to $15.

"Rauner may have proven himself an ally to a few hundred CEOs, but with this veto he’s also confirmed himself as an enemy to the 1.3 million Illinoisans who work at low wage jobs.

28 Aug 2017

McGuire on Women’s Equality Day: “We Must Never Forget. We Are Far From Finished.”

By Monica Biddix
Des Moines, IA –In observance of Women’s Equality Day, Gubernatorial candidate Andy McGuire issued the following statement:
 

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