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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals. “The hardships that previously incarcerated individuals face upon their return, such as mental health concerns and difficulties with employment and housing, contribute greatly to poverty …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will continue to invest in first responder agencies and facilities, community safety, and violence prevention methods as chair of the House Appropriations: Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee. “It is no secret that public safety is still an issue that affects Illinoisans today,” Mayfield said. “Although we have done …

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Owners of real estate in Zion and some nearby towns will start paying an average of $2,000 less in property taxes for approximately the next 20 years thanks to legislation passed late Tuesday as part of the lame-duck session in the final hours of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly. State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, said …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement Wednesday as she began a new legislative term: “As we begin a new General Assembly, we must look to create a stronger Illinois that meets the challenges facing every family. Residents are looking toward us to spark economic development, improve educational outcomes for …

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I am honored by the support of the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF)!

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has been named a “2024 Violence Prevention Hero” for her continued efforts to help law enforcement in Illinois obtain the technological tools needed to fight firearm violence and violent crimes. Evidence IQ, an Illinois company that presented the award to Mayfield, has been partnering with law enforcement …

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