Illinois State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Edwardsville)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Edwardsville)
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Senator Erica Harriss offers paid legislative internships for undergraduates
State Senator Erica Harriss has announced a legislative internship opportunity for undergraduate students at her district office in Edwardsville.
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Senator Harriss organizes community cleanup day with multiple donation opportunities
State Senator Erica Harriss is partnering with various Metro East organizations for the annual Community Shred Event and Cleanup Day.
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Senator Erica Harriss introduces legislation for property tax relief
State Senator Erica Harriss has introduced legislation aimed at providing property tax relief for homeowners and seniors in Illinois.
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Senator Harriss announces traveling office hours for March
State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the return of her Traveling Office Hours for March.
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Senator Harriss critiques governor's budget proposal
State Senator Erica Harriss has voiced her concerns regarding the recent budget proposal presented in the 2025-2026 State of the State and State Budget Address.
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Senator Harriss delivers handmade Valentine's cards to area seniors
State Senator Erica Harriss expressed her appreciation to all participants in the annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.
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Senator Harriss calls for ethics reform after Madigan's guilty verdict
State Senator Erica Harriss has issued a statement in response to the guilty verdict of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Senator Harriss offers free museum passes for Illinois residents
State Senator Erica Harriss is offering residents of the 56th District a chance to explore Illinois museums and parks for free.
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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.