Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss
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Recent News About Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss
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Senator Erica Harriss takes roles in six Illinois Senate committees
State Senator Erica Harriss will continue her leadership role as the Minority Spokesperson for the Illinois Senate Local Government Committee in the 104th General Assembly.
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Senator Harriss launches card drive for seniors ahead of Valentine's Day
State Senator Erica Harriss has launched her annual "Valentines for Seniors" Card Drive, seeking community participation to create cards for seniors in the area.
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Senator Erica Harriss joins new task force on women in tech
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has appointed Senator Erica Harriss to the newly formed Increasing Representation of Women in Technology Task Force.
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Senator Harriss and Meridian Illinois give away turkeys for Metro East families
State Senator Erica Harriss partnered with Meridian Illinois to distribute 100 free Thanksgiving turkeys at the Crisis Food Center in Alton.
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Senator Erica Harriss receives Friend of Agriculture award from Illinois Farm Bureau
State Senator Erica Harriss was recently honored with the Friend of Agriculture award by the Illinois Farm Bureau.
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Senator Erica Harriss convenes mayors' roundtable for community issue discussions
State Senator Erica Harriss recently hosted a Mayors’ Roundtable for the 56th District, gathering over a dozen mayors to discuss community issues.
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Senator Harriss hosts youth advisory council for high school students
State Senator Erica Harriss hosted 44 high school students at Lewis and Clark Community College for her annual Fall Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meeting.
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Illinois senators invite veteran tributes for Capitol display
State Senators Erica Harriss and Jason Plummer are inviting residents to contribute photos and stories of veterans for a display at the Illinois Capitol.
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Senator Harriss honors local heroes for life-saving efforts
On Tuesday, during the City of Edwardsville's city council meeting, Senator Harriss presented Official Senate Certificates to four individuals whose actions saved lives during an apartment building fire last month. Police Chief Mike Fillback and Fire Chief Brendan McKee joined her in recognizing Katy Clark, Nikki McCormick, Eli Brown, and Alexis Young with Citizen Commendation Awards.
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Illinois warns students about rising scams related to student loans
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has issued a warning to families with college students about an increase in scams targeting individuals with student loans. This alert comes amid recent challenges to federal relief programs, which scammers are exploiting by offering false promises such as lower rates, loan forgiveness, and requests for power-of-attorney.
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Winter energy aid available through LIHEAP for eligible Illinois residents
With winter on the horizon, Illinois residents are being urged to consider the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for support with their energy bills. This federal initiative aims to assist low-income households in managing their energy costs.
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Senator Harriss and Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host ICASH events
State Senator Erica Harriss has partnered with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host two ICASH events this fall, aimed at helping Illinois residents locate and claim unclaimed money.
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Metro East lawmakers pass new bills on landfills, tax transparency
Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss and Illinois State Representative Amy Elik have collaborated to pass several bipartisan pieces of legislation aimed at benefiting the Metro East region. The bills, passed during the Spring Legislative Session, were recently signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker.
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Illinois Chamber names freshmen legislators outstanding freshman lawmakers
Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts have been named Freshmen of the Year by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes legislators who have made significant contributions to defending free enterprise and advancing economic opportunities in Illinois during their first two years in office.
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Senator Harriss collaborates with IDFPR for licensing aid in Metro East
State Senator Erica Harriss has partnered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to bring professional licensing assistance to the Metro East.
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Senator Harriss earns perfect score from NFIB for supporting small businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization that advocates for small businesses across the nation, has announced that Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss has earned a perfect 100% on the 2023-2024 legislative scorecard.
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Governor signs bill enhancing safety measures for tow truck operators
Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB4255 into law. This legislation, spearheaded by State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss, bolsters safety protocols for tow truck operators and emergency responders throughout Illinois.
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Legislation supporting underage trafficking victims becomes law
On Friday, legislation carried by State Senator Erica Harriss and sponsored by Senator Jason Plummer was signed into law to assist child victims of human trafficking in their recovery process.
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Senate Republicans tour West Star Aviation facility
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) welcomed four of her Senate Republican colleagues to the Metro East last week for an inside glimpse of West Star Aviation.
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Illinois schools mandated to implement cardiac response plans under new law
Both public and private schools across Illinois will now implement cardiac response plans following the passage of a bill carried by Senator Erica Harriss. The legislation, signed into law on Monday, aims to prepare schools for cardiac emergencies.