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November 2023 Newsletter

In late October, the Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield for veto session. This first week concluded with the House passing Speaker Welch’s bill HB4148, which would allow Illinois’ state legislative staff to organize and bargain collectively as a union. The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Since my last legislative update, […]
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October 2023 Newsletter

I hope you’re enjoying the fall season and all of the activities that come along with it! At the end of this month, I’ll be heading back to Springfield for veto session. Each fall, the General Assembly reconvenes after regular session to reassess legislation that has been vetoed by the Governor and to pass or […]
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Statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack against Israel: “The Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus is shocked and saddened to learn of the massive terrorist attack against Israel that is still playing out at this moment. We stand with the State of Israel as […]
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September 2023 Newsletter

I have some very exciting news to share with you! Last month, my husband Patrick and I welcomed our daughter, Hattie Saoirse Croke, to the family. We are overjoyed with the new addition, and big brother and sister P.J. and Mary Pearl are very excited that they have us officially outnumbered! Towards the end of […]
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August 2023 Newsletter

Happy August! Over the past few weeks, my office and I have been stopping in at events throughout the district, attending community meetings, and sitting down with constituents and advocates to begin working on our legislative priorities for the upcoming session. I’m happy to share that I recently filed HB 4112, which will expand private […]
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July 2023 Newsletter

I hope you’re enjoying the start of summer! I love spending time in the district and seeing so many familiar faces at neighborhood events, community meetings, and out taking advantage of the warm weather. For my team and me, this summer is off to a great start! Last month, Governor Pritzker signed my legislation to […]
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Record-Breaking Hotel Revenues in FY23 and Unprecedented Growth in Illinois Tourism

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), elected officials, and industry leaders to announce that Illinois reached its highest-ever hotel revenue figures in FY23 ($308 million) – surpassing the pre-pandemic record in FY19. Additionally, Illinois welcomed 111 million visitors who spent $44 billion in 2022 – representing […]
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Gov. Pritzker Signs State Representative Margaret Croke’s Legislation to Strengthen and Expand Cyberbullying Statute Into Law

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed State Representative Margaret Croke’s legislation to strengthen and expand Illinois’ cyberbullying statute into law. The legislation, which passed out of the General Assembly during the spring session with strong bipartisan support, updates existing cyberbullying statute to expand the definition of bullying to add additional protected characteristics, create new […]
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June 2023 Newsletter

Last month, the 103rd General Assembly concluded the Spring 2023 legislative session! The House and Senate worked together to pass 565 bills, which now head to Governor JB Pritzker to be signed into law. I am proud of what we accomplished to make our state a better place, and I am thrilled to share with […]
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Croke’s Legislation to Incentivize Diversity in Angel Investments Passes IL House

Springfield, IL. – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke’s legislation to encourage investments in new business ventures owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and downstate residents passed the Illinois House as part of the omnibus revenue package. The legislation increases the Angel Tax Credit by $5 million to a total of $15 million for the program. The […]
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