Senator Harriss to hold April traveling office hours
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) will host a series of traveling office hours across the 56th District starting Tuesday, April 2 through April 4, 2024. Traveling office hours for the month of April will be held as follows: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Wood River Public Library 326 E Ferguson Avenue, Wood River 10AM -12PM […]
Sen. Harriss Welcomes Metro East High School Students to the Illinois State Capitol during her Spring Youth Advisory Council
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) welcomed 45 students from 11 different high schools to the State Capitol in Springfield Monday, March 11th as a part of her Spring Youth Advisory Council (YAC). “This is a great opportunity to connect high school students with state government and is a highlight of my service as a […]
Sen. Harriss’ District Office Giving Away Solar Eclipse Glasses
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has partnered with the Illinois Optometric Association to provide solar glasses for the upcoming 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. “The solar eclipse is a rare occurrence and presents a unique opportunity for people across our state to witness history,” said Senator Harriss. “I want to especially […]
Constitutional Amendment to Ensure U.S. Citizenship Required to Vote in Illinois
In response to growing efforts from activists to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, new legislation aims to eliminate perceived vagueness in the state constitution that activists have capitalized on to push voting for non-citizens. While state and federal law clearly require U.S. citizenship to vote in State and Federal elections, recent proposals to […]
Senate Republicans Highlight Legislation to Protect Kids
TO WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5V6NGDFKXM As part of their efforts to empower parents, Senate Republicans are promoting two bills they filed to protect kids and empower parents. Senate Bill 2590 would create the Adult Content Age Verification Act, requiring pornography websites to verify a person’s age before allowing them to view content. A recent report found […]
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, […]