Illinois District 79 State Representative Jackie Haas
Recent News About Illinois District 79 State Representative Jackie Haas
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NICB issues guidelines to prevent car theft
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has issued a set of recommendations to prevent car theft. These include parking in well-lit areas, ensuring that keys are not left in the vehicle, refraining from leaving the car unattended while it's running, and keeping any valuables out of sight.
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Applications open for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards
The 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards program is now accepting applications. This initiative formally acknowledges projects that have significantly enhanced the quality of life in their respective communities between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The deadline for submissions is set for June 14, at 5pm CST.
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Illinois domestic violence hotline sees record-high shelter requests in 2023
In 2023, the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline witnessed a significant surge in contacts. The hotline received an unprecedented 17,972 requests for shelter, marking a 45% increase from the previous year.
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Illinois residents required to have REAL ID card for flights, federal office visits
Illinois residents will be mandated to possess a REAL ID card in order to board flights and visit specific federal offices, starting from one year from now.
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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. 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 shares new 'Skip-the-Line program' for Illinois DMVs
One place where people are almost guaranteed to wait for services is at a Department of Motor Vehicles office, however, with the Skip-the-Line program set to be introduced across Illinois in September, wait times could be significantly reduced.
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Haas: 'Yet today, the Illinois Supreme Court has declared this constitutional, despite the facts that Illinois has one of the highest murder rates in the country, costs have rise for taxpayers, and our police forces are demoralized.'
The Illinois State Supreme Court issued a decision regarding the legality of Illinois' move to end cash bail on July 18. In a Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas shared her reaction to the decision.
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Haas: Legislators have 'a plan to make improvements aimed at ending abuse and neglect' at state facility
Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recently shared an editorial about the situation at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Care Center involving incidents of physical abuse and neglect.
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Haas: 'This month we celebrate all things dairy in Illinois'
June is National Dairy Month and earlier in the month Illinois dairy farmers and the Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) donated more than 2,000 half gallons of milk and almost 400 half-gallon lactose-free milk containers to food banks in Central and Eastern Illinois.
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Illinois' Haas: IDNR, CPOs 'remind boaters to keep safety in mind, wear life jackets anytime you're on the water'
Illinois state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) took to Facebook recently to provide valuable advice for water safety during the summer season.
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Illinois' Haas on late state budget: 'Democrats failed to meet their self-imposed budget deadline'
Illinois state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) took to Facebook to preview some last-minute legislation that is set to go before the House when it meets after missing a self-imposed budget deadline.
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Haas: 'World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a time to celebrate the spirit of humanitarianism'
In a May 8 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognized World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
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Haas waiting on Supreme Court justices to rule on 'this deeply flawed' SAFE-T Act
Illinois Rep. Jackie Haas took to Facebook recently to share her thoughts on the progress of lawsuits against the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act (SAFE-T) that relates to criminal justice reform.
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Haas: 'Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9-15, 2023!'
Last week was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) took to social media to thank dispatchers across Illinois and the nation as a whole.
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Haas shares concerns of families of patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center
Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is drawing attention to the planned closure of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, which will force the relocation of more than 120 residents from the facility.
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Haas: 'Happy National FFA Week to our Illinois FFA chapters'
Rep. Jackie Haas acknowledged National FFA Week in a Feb. 23 Facebook post.
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Haas: 'It’s an honor for me to be named to this leadership team'
State Rep. Jackie Haas announced office hours for her Monee and Kankakee offices.
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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 looking forward to getting to work in Springfield this session'
House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is excited to be a part of five House committees this legislative session, two of which she'll serve as Republican spokesperson.
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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.