Plummer and Harriss Draw Standing-Room-Only Crowd for End of Session Town Hall in Edwardsville
State Senators Jason Plummer and State Senator Erica Harriss welcomed a standing-room-only crowd to their End of Session Town Hall on June 16 at the Edwardsville Gun Club, where residents gathered to hear an update on the recently concluded spring legislative session. “People are frustrated, and they have every right to be,” said Senator Jason […]
Senator Harriss and Representative Elik to host FREE Kids Fair This Weekend in Granite City
State Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik invite families from across the Metro East to attend the FREE Kids Fair on Saturday at The Mill in Granite City from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This fun-filled community event will feature a variety of activities for children and families, including touch-a-truck, face painting, a foam party, […]
Senator Harriss and Senator Plummer to host End of Session Town Hall
State Senators Jason Plummer and Erica Harriss will host an End of Session Town Hall in Edwardsville on June 16 to provide residents with an update on legislative activity from the 2026 spring session. The event will offer community members an opportunity to learn more about key issues addressed in Springfield and how recent legislative […]
Senator Harriss Announces More Than $323,000 in State Fire Equipment Grants for Local Departments
State Senator Erica Harriss is announcing that fire departments and fire protection districts throughout the 56th Senate District have been awarded more than $323,000 through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. “Our firefighters and first responders work tirelessly to protect our communities, often operating with limited budgets […]
Senator Erica Harriss Announces Grant for Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department
State Senator Erica Harriss is pleased to announce that the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded funding through the federal Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The $7,320 grant will provide reimbursement for eligible equipment purchases and firefighter training expenses. “Strong volunteer fire […]
Senator Harriss Votes No on Record State Budget, Calls for Greater Fiscal Responsibility
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has released the following statement following the passage of the 2027 State Budget: “Across our district, families are working hard to keep up with rising costs. Every month brings new challenges as people make careful decisions about how to stretch their paychecks. They deserve a state government that approaches […]
Sen. Harriss and Rep. Schmidt Advance Bills Promoting Transparency and Honoring Veterans
Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and Representative Kevin Schmidt (114th-Millstadt) announce the passage of two bills focused on government transparency and supporting Illinois veterans. House Bill 2137 requires local governments that already maintain a public website to post information directing residents to where audit and financial reports can be accessed through the Illinois Comptroller’s Office. […]
Senator Harriss Launches Student Art Contest Honoring America’s 250th Birthday
Art Contest Flyer 2026 State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting students across the 56th Senate District to participate in her district-wide art contest celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The contest is open to students in 1st through 8th grade and encourages young artists to showcase their creativity while […]
Sen. Harriss and Sen. Tracy Help Resident Recover Nearly $100K in Unclaimed Property at ICASH Event Monday
State Senator Erica Harriss and State Senator Jil Tracy helped connect Metro East residents with thousands of dollars in missing money during an ICASH event held Monday in Alton, including one individual who discovered $94,000 in unclaimed property. “Helping residents recover money that rightfully belongs to them is one of the most rewarding services we […]
Senator Erica Harriss’ Mother’s Day Diaper Drive Collects Hundreds of Essential Items for Local Families
Thanks to the generosity of the Metro East community, State Senator Erica Harriss’ 2026 Mother’s Day Diaper Drive collected hundreds of essential baby and toddler items for local families in need. On Friday, donations gathered throughout the drive were delivered to Safe Families for Children Metro East to help support moms and children across the […]