Senator Harriss’ Share the Warmth Drive Delivers Warmth to Riverbend Families
Thanks to the incredible generosity of residents across the 56th District, State Senator Erica Harriss’ annual Share the Warmth Drive has wrapped up as a great success! Donations collected over the month were delivered this week to Riverbend Family Ministries, helping local families stay cozy and cared for this winter. “This year’s Share the Warmth […]
Senator Erica Harriss Named 2025 Prairie State Policy Champion
State Senator Erica Harriss has been named a 2025 Prairie State Policy Champion by the Americans for Prosperity Illinois Chapter (AFP-IL), recognizing her leadership on lower taxes, educational freedoms, and policies that make Illinois a stronger, more prosperous state. “I am deeply honored to be named a Prairie State Policy Champion,” said Senator Harriss. “When I […]
Senator Harriss statement on the shooting of a Granite City Police Officer
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has released the below statement following the officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in Granite City: “The attack on a Granite City police officer Friday afternoon is a stark reminder of the danger our officers face every single day. I am grateful the officer is currently stable after surgery, and my […]
Blast Furnace B Reignites: Senator Harriss and Representative Elik Call It a Christmas Miracle
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) have released the joint statement below following Thursday’s announcement to refire Blast Furnace B at Granite City Works: “Today’s news that Granite City Works will restart Blast Furnace B is the best possible news for the community, the workforce, and the global steel […]
Blast Furnace B Reignites: Senator Harriss and Representative Elik Call It a Christmas Miracle
State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik have released the joint statement below following Thursday’s announcement to refire Blast Furnace B at Granite City Works: “Today’s news that Granite City Works will restart Blast Furnace B is the best possible news for the community, the workforce, and the global steel market. For months, […]
Senator Harriss and Meridian Illinois Host Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in Collinsville
State Senator Erica Harriss teamed up with Meridian of Illinois to support local residents this holiday season by distributing 100 free Thanksgiving turkeys to the Collinsville Food Pantry on Thursday. “Our goal is to make sure everyone in the 56th District has access to a nutritious meal this Thanksgiving,” said Senator Harriss. “Partnering with Meridian and […]
Senator Harriss Welcomes Local Students for Hands-On Legislative Experience at SWIC
State Senator Erica Harriss welcomed nearly 50 high school students and educators to Southwestern Illinois College Sam Wolf Campus this month for her Fall Youth Advisory Council (YAC), an initiative designed to give students a firsthand look at state government. “I love hosting the Youth Advisory Council because it gives students a chance to see […]
Senator Harriss Passes Property Tax Relief Bill for Seniors
To help Illinois seniors stay in their homes and ease the burden of rising property taxes, State Senator Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) helped pass a plan to expand Illinois’ property tax relief program for older homeowners. “One of the top issues I hear when meeting with senior citizens is the need for property tax relief. As […]
Veto Session Leaves Illinois Families Paying the Price
By State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) It was a costly week for Illinois taxpayers. As the General Assembly wrapped up its fall Veto Session just before 5 a.m. on Halloween, the Majority Party pushed through a series of proposals that will make life more expensive for Illinois families, from higher energy bills to new […]
Senator Harriss Reacts to “Energy Omnibus Bill” Passage
State Senator Erica Harriss issued a statement expressing concerns from the newly passed “Energy Omnibus Bill”: “Illinois’ energy policies are hurting families and small businesses. Closing reliable power plants and importing electricity, a market we once led, has driven up costs for everyone. This new bill makes things worse. It removes rate caps that protect consumers, […]