March is Women’s History Month
The month of March is designated to acknowledge and commemorate the many great achievements made by women. This month-long celebration is also used to inspire and encourage the next generation of female history makers. In 1982, Congress requested that President Ronald Reagan declare Women’s History Week as the second week in March. The idea of […]
Attorney General Lists Top 10 Most Frequent Scams Illinoisans Fell Victim to in 2023
During National Consumer Protection Week, the Illinois Attorney General’s office released a list of some of the most common scams that plagued Illinois residents in 2023. Construction/ home improvement repairs, identity theft, and consumer debt were the top three categories of scams that Illinois residents faced last year. This is the third straight year that […]
March is National Reading Month
To encourage daily reading by Americans young and old, March has been designated National Reading Month. March was selected as National Reading Month to honor the birthday of Dr. Seuss, one of the nation’s most celebrated authors of children’s stories. According to experts, reading comprehension is an important factor in educational and professional growth. Consistent […]
Senator Harriss to begin Spring Traveling Office Hours
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) will launch a series of spring traveling office hours across the 56th District starting Tuesday, March 5 through March 7, 2024. “With my district office located in downtown Edwardsville, we found great success in reaching constituents in neighboring towns through traveling office hours,” said Senator Harriss. “Whether you need […]
Senator Harriss releases statement following budget address
State Senator Erica Harriss has released the below statement following the Governor’s 2024 State of the State and State Budget Address: “As a strong advocate for working Illinois families, I believe that today’s budget address failed to meet the needs of our state’s residents. I am disappointed not to see one cent of property tax relief, […]
Senator Harriss spreads love through Valentines For Seniors Card Drive
State Senator Erica Harriss spent Valentines Day hand-delivering homemade cards as a part of her first annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive. “It’s truly humbling to see so many church groups, local organizations, and schools, create homemade cards for us to deliver to area seniors across the 56th District,” said Senator Harriss. “On a day focused […]
Senator Harriss announces grant money for local park and recreation projects
State Senator Erica Harriss is proud to announce $1 million in grant funding to two communities across the 56th District as a part of the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development or OSLAD program through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “The Metro East has a rich history of connecting people to nature and it’s […]
Senate Republicans Help Convince Gov. Pritzker to Pause Budget Cuts for the Developmentally Disabled
Senate Republicans are applauding a decision from Illinois Department of Human Services to halt proposed budget cuts to the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community. The Pritzker administration’s proposed cuts would have amounted to 2.5 million fewer hours that Direct Support Professionals (DSP) could provide services in group homes, where approximately 10,000 adults with intellectual/developmental […]
Task Force Looks to Highlight Underground Railroad History in Illinois
Senate Bill 1623 established the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force last year to create a cohesive history of the Illinois portion of the Underground Railroad. This task force includes members from the Illinois State Historical Society, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and several lawmakers. The group was created to develop a statewide plan to […]
Sen. Harriss releases statement on local judge appointment
State Senator Erica Harriss has released the below statement following Thursday’s appointment announcement of Judge Amy Sholar to the 5th District of the Appellate Court of Illinois: “I am thrilled to learn that Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar has been appointed to the 5th District of the Appellate Court of Illinois,” said Senator Erica […]