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on May 26, 2017
Wallace Joins Effort to Create Trust between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities
on May 26, 2017
News…
…from State Representative Litesa E. WallaceFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
May 26, 2017 State Rep. Litesa E. Wallace
Phone: 815-987-7433
Wallace Joins Effort to Create Trust between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Litesa Wallace, D-Rockford, is backing legislation to require law enforcement and federal immigration officials to acquire a warrant before cooperating in arrests of undocumented immigrants with no criminal background.
"There has been a lot of conversation, both locally and nationally, about how to handle immigrant populations," Wallace said. "It's critical that we ensure our legal process is respected and that we do not recklessly and aggressively target individuals who responsibly contribute to our community. Our local police and resources should not be burdened with rounding up residents who have not committed a crime in order to address a political agenda."
Wallace is a sponsor of Senate Bill 31, known as the Illinois TRUST Act, which would set reasonable and constitutional limits on local law enforcement from engaging in the enforcement of federal immigration policies by:
· Barring local police from engaging with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents without a court-issued warrant,
· Barring federal agents from making arrests in state-funded schools and health facilities,
· Banning participation in a federal registry based on country of origin or religion, and
· Strengthening legal protections for immigrant victims of crimes.
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), immigrant communities are more likely to report crimes and cooperate with police if they trust their immigration status will not be made an issue. Communities with more welcoming policies also show lower crime rates as undocumented immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens. With Senate Bill 31, Illinois now joins 14 other state legislatures and the District of Columbia in introducing welcoming legislation to address the growing safety concerns in immigrant communities. Senate Bill 31 does not prohibit ICE agents from operating in Illinois, nor does it prevent cooperation between ICE and local law enforcement if a warrant is acquired.
"This measure aims to create trust between immigrant and law enforcement communities," Wallace said. "In Rockford, we should be looking for ways that foster cooperation and communication between our residents and those who serve to protect us. This bill helps to do that."
Senate Bill 31 passed the Illinois Senate, and now awaits consideration on the House floor.
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Senator Stadelman's Weekly Bulletin - May 25, 2017
on May 25, 2017
Senate approves budget
After almost 700 days without a budget, the Illinois Senate advanced a plan that would end the impasse through a combination of cuts, reforms and revenue. Under the Senate budget, the state would spend less than what Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed in the plan he introduced earlier this year. .
State Senator Steve Stadelman voted against increasing Illinois' personal income tax rate, saying he wanted to continue working on plan that would gather bipartisan support.
"I want to see the Senate's bipartisan negotiations continue because ultimately the only budget that will get signed into law is one that's bipartisan," Stadelman said. "The governor won't sign a party-line proposal, to say nothing of its chances in the House."
Gov. Rauner scuttled a once-promising attempt at a bipartisan Senate compromise by calling Republicans off the deal. Rauner has since offered no alternatives for closing the deficit.
Stadelman conducts June 20 clinic to help consumers reduce utility bills
State Senator Steve Stadelman has invited experts from the Citizens Utility Board to conduct a free clinic where local consumers can learn ways to reduce their gas, electric and landline telephone bills.
"With the official start of summer upon us, many of us are bracing for the heightened cost of keeping our homes cool," said Stadelman, D-Rockford. "This workshop offers a chance to learn about all the cost-savings options that are available."
CUB advisors will offer one-on-one analysis of gas, electric and landline phone bills, information on spotting billing errors and incentives designed to help people improve energy efficiency.
UTILITY BILL CLINICWhen: 5-7 PM, TUESDAY, JUNE 20Where: Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch – Constance Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St.
Refreshments and free CFL bulbs are being provided. Consumers are encouraged to call or email to secure an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome and will be seen first-come, first-served.
Bipartisan resolution honors Lady Golden Eagles for national four-peat
Senator Steve Stadelman and four other Rockford-area lawmakers representing both political parties and both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly signed a resolution honoring the Rock Valley College girls softball team for its fourth consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association championship victory. The framed resolution was presented to Coach Darin Monroe at a celebration at RVC this week.
RVC set an NJCAA record for most back-to-back title wins by defeating Suffolk County (NY) Community College in 20-0 game that allowed the Lady Eagles to close the season without allowing a single run.
Stadelman backs bill to promote diversity in awarding state contracts
State Senator Steve Stadelman voted in favor of a proposal to attempt to increase the number of minority-owned, female-owned and veteran-owned businesses that receive contracts from the state. Senate Bill 262 would require companies that do business with the state to submit yearly reports outlining any minority-owned firms to which they award contracts. Having won Senate approval, the legislation is now pending in the House.
STREET REPORT: STAND WITH WORKERS FIGHTING FOR GOOD JOBS
on May 23, 2017
"STAND WITH WORKERS FIGHTING FOR GOOD JOBS"
Last Friday, 40,000 CWA members working at AT&T across the country conducted a successful three-day strike which ended on Monday, when CWA members returned to their regularly scheduled shifts. Wireless workers at AT&T have seen their salaries eroded year after year and their benefits get more and more expensive. It's getting almost impossible to make ends meet working at AT&T Mobility. CWA families are striking to protect their jobs (which are being outsourced left and right), preserve affordable health care, and stop their wages from stagnating.
Click here now to send an email to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson to say you stand with workers fighting for good jobs http://click.actionnetwork.org/mpss/c/1AA/ni0YAA/t.27g/lmSqd63HR8O8-o98YZ7uWw/h3/WQ-2BlIwq7W2eCmkkcwbDiBewM-2BBXwXmVcDr-2FHe7DI-2FHPfNDA0IAjHLFZhnVcS9My02uLe7GEX5JxMJt68-2BF2RsjT-2FtGlUKQVOEIjAA6R9xe5ImhXphBx-2FS2SkyLVqXo8oM9Av8cHpMwO14-2Bk7xU10-2FfNx1As6V8aIvR0rvt39sRw6sOFTTI39fY5uVazsqHwy4jPw4EppJBVBUQkrh2ZZ2xUViaWQEgn9GE-2F8IYRaQHHSY2PA9ctGPLxllSM6unMSP6U-2FyLaEfOxdPdsjiCIoFA-3D-3D
Say NO to Outsourcing at Rockford Schools!
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The Rockford School Board is seeking to contract out school bus drivers to a third party. Email the board right now and urge them to STOP their plans of outsourcing school bus drivers and other school employees. Instead, bargain in good faith with school bus drivers, paraprofessionals and nutritional service employees who need fair wages and affordable health care.
Click the link (right) and click Start Writing to send your email to the RPS 205 Board of Education https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-rockford-public-school-employees?source=email&
Rockford needs good jobs that make our community stronger, not poverty wages that drag us all down. Together we can make our city's future brighter.
Edward A. Sadlowski
Council 31 AFSCME, AFL-CIO
212 South First Street
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 968-0447
(608) 751-4554 cell
ALWAYS BRING A CROWD!
Senate Democratic Caucus Events: Spring 2017
on May 22, 2017
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