Illinois District 79 State Representative Jackie Haas
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Recent News About Illinois District 79 State Representative Jackie Haas
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Haas: "It was a true honor to bring HJR 15 to the House floor and to help keep Sgt. Rittmanic rememberd always"
Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic died on December 29, 2021 after responding to a report of unattended dogs barking in a Comfort Inn parking lot; when she and her partner went to the hotel room where the owners were, she and her partner were attacked and Rittmanic was shot. In a Sept. 2 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas celebrated the naming of the 315 overpass on U.S. Route 57 as the “Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway.” on Sep 2nd.
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Haas: "The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the State of Illinois is accepting grant applications from schools and organizations that support mental health services for children and teens."
Grants are available for schools and agencies that support child and adolescent health, according to an Aug. 8 news release from the Governor’s office. The funding comes from the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding program.
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Haas on Mapes trial: 'We need transparent, open and clear ethics reform that includes input and guidance from the public'
A trial for Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan who resigned in February 2021 after being implicated in a bribery scheme, will begin with jury selection that started Aug. 7.
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Illinois Rep. Jackie Haas says Skip the Line program to ease DMV use because 'customers will be required to make appointments'
Illinois Rep. Jackie Haas took to Facebook on July 29 to promote Secretary of State Alex Giannoulias' new "Skip-the-Line" program for the state Department of Motor Vehicles, in which 44 of the busiest locations will require appointments to shorten wait times.
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Haas on cash bail ruling: ‘This is a deeply upsetting day for our state and communities’
Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) expressed her disappointment over the Illinois State Supreme Court’s ruling that ending cash bail was constitutional.
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Rep. Haas: 'As a now two-time Governor’s Volunteer Service Award winner, we are fortunate to have people like John Branz in the 79th District'
Illinois State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recently congratulated John Branz, her district's two-time Governor's Volunteer Service Award winner. This is the second time that Branz, a Herscher resident, has won the award.
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Haas: Lawmakers have 'a plan to make improvements aimed at ending abuse and neglect'
Choate Mental Health and Development Care Center is under fire for the reported physical abuse and neglect occurring at the Anna based center, and Rep. Jackie Haas recently spoke out about the issue and proposed changes that she is in favor of.
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Illinois Milk Producers Association and dairy farmers donate milk to eastern and central parts of state
In celebration of National Dairy month, the Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) teamed up with dairy farmers and organizations across the state to donate more than 2,000 half gallons of milk and nearly 400 half gallon lactose-free milk containers to food banks in the central and eastern parts of the state.
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Illinois' Haas to boaters: 'Keep safety in mind, wear life jackets anytime you're on the water and only operate boats while sober'
Illinois state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) took to Facebook on June 8 to provide valuable advice for water safety during the summer season.
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'We will need to keep working': Haas chides Democrats over missed budget deadline
Illinois state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee), in a Facebook post on Wednesday, noted that lawmakers would return to Springfield after missing the Democrats’ self-imposed deadline to agree on a state budget.
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Rep. Haas: 'Illinois Medicaid customers will once again have to renew their coverage annually starting this month'
Rep. Jackie Haas reminded her constituents in a May 12 Facebook post, that those on Illinois Medicaid would have to renew coverage annually, starting in May.
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Haas: ‘World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a time to celebrate the spirit of humanitarianism’
Rep. Jackie Haas took to social media to shed light on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
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Illinois state representative: 'Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9-15, 2023!'
In an April 10 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas thanked 911 dispatchers for their work.
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Haas: 'We await the justices' ruling on the constitutionality of this deeply flawed law'
Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas (R) shared an update on a legal challenge to the SAFE-T Act in a Facebook post published on Saturday
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Haas: 'Families of patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, along with workers and community leaders, reacted with concern after IDHS's announcement of plans to relocate more than 120 residents from the facility'
In a March 17 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas shared information on public reaction to the closure of Choate.
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Haas: 'Happy National FFA Week to our Illinois FFA chapters'
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recently acknowledged National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week.
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Haas: 'Happy National Caregivers Day!'
In a Feb. 17 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas celebrated National Caregivers Day.
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Haas: 'I am very excited to get started with my Monee satellite office hours'
Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) announced that she would be hosting office hours in the northern part of the state's 79th district, which she represents
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Haas: Through committee appointments ‘I am excited to build on the work I have done’
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be Republican spokesperson for two House committees to which she’s been appointed.
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Haas: 'It’s an honor for me to be named to this leadership team'
In a Jan. 12 news release, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) announced she had been named to the Republican caucus leadership team.