In addition to legislation I am sponsoring in the 2008 legislative session, as featured on the "Legislative Priorities" page, these four state and local policy issues are my ongoing interest and concern.  As a state legislator, I work not only to introduce and pass legislation but monitor state agencies, build coalitions and educate the public.


 




all news
 
Julie in the news:
 
 
 
Watch me on "Chicago Tonight" talking about the IL State budget
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Watch Julie state the case for capital on ABC.
 

Transcript from Hearing on HB 429

Wine shipment law should protect choice

National Law Journal internet wine sales

Wine bill may leave bad aftertaste

Evanston Legislators call upon residents to help combat domestic violence by recycling old cell phones.

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other priorities

June 2008 update
Despite the state’s growing need for a capital infrastructure bond program, on May 31st, the last day of the spring legislative session, key legislation was defeated in the House. With ongoing struggles among the leaders in Springfield, there is no prediction when we will get this important agenda finalized. Read full analysis and documents.

read more at
www.juliehamos.org/transit





other priorities

I am working on two important housing policies: implementing the new Rental Housing Support Program to provide affordable rental housing and permanent supportive housing for low-income families, and rebalancing the long-term care system to allow seniors and the disabled to live in home and community-based settings as long as possible.

read more at
www.juliehamos.org/housing

 




other priorities

June 2008 update
In the legislature, three key environmental bills were considered this spring: Energy Efficient Building Code, E-Waste Act and Clean Cars Act.
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In Evanston the much anticipated  Climate Action Plan was unveiled.  Click here to read the plan.

read more at
www.juliehamos.org/climatechange





other priorities

In our global economy, individuals, businesses, health care providers and others will need access to computers and high-speed internet. State agencies are working on various initiatives, but legislative oversight is needed to ensure coordination and cooperation.  The next Broadband Deployment Council meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2008.  For more information visit the Council's website.

 read more at
www.juliehamos.org/technology

 
             
             



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