Tag: Rep. Jay Hoffman
Hoffman: How the historic energy bill happened
Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), has been the most faithful and productive supporter of working people and unions in the Illinois Legislature for years now,...
Illinois enacts strict workers’ compensation bill targeting black-market contractors
Springfield, IL – A bill introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) to hold employers more accountable for providing workers’ compensation insurance has been...
Hoffman: ‘Public education is worth fighting for’
Belleville, IL – State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) spoke to students at Franklin Elementary School here last week after a busy week in Springfield....
Worker protection bill fights ‘underground economy’
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – Illinois legislators have approved creating a unit in the attorney general’s office and a related task force to protect...
Hoffman buy-Illinois bills advance in House
Springfield, IL – A pair of bills sponsored by state Representative Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) would give preference to Illinois manufactured goods when state agencies make...
Hoffman bill would require ‘Buy Illinois’ and ‘Buy American’
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – To create jobs and stimulate the sale of goods manufactured in Illinois and America, Illinois State Representative Jay Hoffman...