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:
 
28 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Responds to Private School Voucher Proposal

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's inclusion of private school vouchers in the most recent school funding proposal.

28 Aug 2017

Sheila Simon Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago, IL – Today, Daniel Biss announced the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon.

28 Aug 2017

Reckless

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

 

Iowans work hard to provide for their families. Most stick to pretty tight budgets and account for every dollar they spend. When loved ones are counting on you, there’s no room to be irresponsible or go on spending sprees.

Families have to be smart with their money so they can pay bills, buy groceries and gas, and save for their children’s college education.

We should be able to count on our leaders to exercise the same good judgment.

24 Aug 2017

Fred Hubbell Announces Endorsements From Current and Former Iowa Legislators

By Paul Esker

DES MOINES, IA – Today, Fred Hubbell announced endorsements from the following current and former members of the Iowa Legislature, who join former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson as Fred Hubbell supporters:

Representative Cindy Winckler, Davenport

Representative Mary Mascher, Iowa City

Representative Helen Miller, Fort Dodge

Representative Ruth Ann Gaines, Des Moines

22 Aug 2017

Senator Pat McGuire Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor

By Biss 4 IL

CHICAGO, IL – Today, Daniel Biss announced the endorsement of Senator Pat McGuire.

"Daniel Biss applies his smarts, heart, and work ethic to solving a greater range of state problems than anyone I know," said Pat McGuire. "Time and again, I've seen Daniel devise bold solutions, refine them through compromise, and win bipartisan support for measures that strengthen Illinois families and communities.

21 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Statement on Workers' Compensation Reform Veto

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's veto of HB2622, a bill Daniel sponsored to create a state-sponsored workers' compensation insurance company.

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