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Andrade Highlights Subscription Legislation in Illinois Amid U.S. Congress’s Introduction of Similar Bill

CHICAGO- Before the federal government took action, State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, passed an Illinois law making it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one—years ahead of the proposal of the federal Unsubscribe Act introduced in the United States Congress this January to create a nationwide “Click […]
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Andrade to Protect Tenant Financial Information in New Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, has introduced new legislation that expands protections for tenants in Illinois and prevents landlords from submitting tenants credit agreement and rental history until the tenant agrees with written consent. “Tenants should not have their credit and rental history reported until they are officially moving into an apartment,” […]
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Budget Address

Had the privilege of escorting the Governor to deliver his budget address. Proud to stand with our Latino Caucus as they respond to the Governor’s budget address and promote a budget that is inclusive of us all.
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Andrade Highlights Lowering Costs & Having a Responsible Budget Amid the Governor’s Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. issued the following statement responding to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address this Wednesday and highlighted lowering costs and having a responsible fiscal budget this session: “This year, we begin the process of creating another fiscally and socially responsible state budget where I will prioritize the needs of working […]
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Andrade Condemns Federal Immigration Agents for ICE Killings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. passed a resolution on Wednesday condemning the excessive violence and deadly force committed by federal agents under the Trump-Noem immigration raids resulting in multiple deaths nationwide. “Not too long ago my district was tear gassed by ICE agents – while many kids were attending a parade – in […]
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