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HB3968 creates a Special Purpose Trust Company making digital assets a part of Illinois’ financial services future. It will create a stable regulatory environment where businesses in Illinois have the ability to bank digital assets. The bill passed the Illinois House unanimously, bringing Illinois one step closer to being the national leader in fintech. Cryptocurrency […]

I want to highlight vaccine distribution in IL-12 and answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The City of Chicago is moving quickly, 692,237 doses of the vaccine have been administered as of March 11th. I encourage everyone that is eligible to receive the vaccine in order to protect our community.   What phase are we […]

Happy Women’s History Month! Every March we have the opportunity to reflect on the past and honor the women who have paved the way for all of us. I want to expand on their legacies through my work in Springfield. This legislation session, here are some of the bills I’m championing for the womxn in […]

As we settle into March, I can’t help but reflect on how different our world has become in the last year. There isn’t one part of my life that hasn’t been affected by COVID-19, and I know this is the case for many of us. Worries about our loved ones’ health, our finances, our communities, […]

Speaker Welch recently announced the Democratic House committee assignments, and I’m thrilled to share with you a little bit about the committees I’ll be serving on in the 102nd legislative session. Financial Institutions. I am honored to be the Vice Chair of the Financial Institutions Committee, where I will be uniquely positioned to help make […]

The COVID-19 vaccine is a critical tool to safely reach the other side of this pandemic. Through efficient and effective distribution of the vaccine, we can suppress the spread of the virus, save as many lives as possible, and rebuild our economy. Illinois will only distribute a vaccine that is deemed safe. As we move […]

We’re finishing out the 101st legislative session in Springfield. Even though things look different than I imagined when I started my campaign in 2019, I’m honored and humbled (and so excited) to be here.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Illinois General Assembly will kick off their lame duck legislative session on Friday. This marks the first meeting in Springfield in over 200 days. The Senate is expected to meet at the Capitol, while the House of Representatives will meet at the Bank of Springfield Center. The House met at […]

It is challenging to put into words just how much of an honor it is to be sworn in as State Representative of Illinois 12th District. I appreciate everyone who supported me during this crazy time. I promise to work hard, speak up, and do everything I can for our community and Illinois.