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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Rep. Haas hosts community document shredding event in Monee
State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is organizing a free shred event on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Village of Monee, located at 5130 W. Court Street in Monee. The Village of Monee is co-hosting the event.
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Memorial Day honors fallen U.S. Armed Forces members
Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning of summer, we must also remember the heroes who made our freedom possible.
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Illinois population declines due to poor public policies, residents say
Illinois has so much to offer, but poor public policies push people away. If we lower taxes and make Illinois a friendlier place to do business, we can become a destination for growth once again.
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National Missing Children’s Day highlights ongoing issue in the U.S
National Missing Children’s Day brings attention to the hundreds of thousands of children that go missing in the United States every year. While most children who go missing eventually return home, even one child not returning is too many.
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State Rep. Haas announces OSFM grants for local fire districts
Following the announcement of the 2024 Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program recipients, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released a statement.
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National Road Trip Day promotes exploration of local and national destinations
Happy National Road Trip Day! Whether traveling across the state or the country, road trips offer a way to see various sights and locations.
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Illinois House passes bill supporting mobile integrated health care services
Earlier this week, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) successfully passed Senate Bill 3599 through the House with a unanimous vote of 114-0. Following the passage, Rep. Haas issued a statement.
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USDA reports slow planting progress due to frequent rain
Frequent rain and standing water have made it difficult for farmers to get into the fields this planting season. The latest USDA report shows 42% of corn and 39% of soybeans have been planted.
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Rep. Haas hosts free job fair featuring over fifty employers
State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will host a free job fair on June 5 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, located at 187 S. Indiana Avenue in Kankakee. The event will feature over 50 employers.
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Nation marks EMS Week to honor emergency medical service workers
EMS Week, observed from May 19 to May 25, honors the important work of all Emergency Medical Service workers. Their continued efforts save lives and support communities daily. "Thank you to all EMS workers for your hard work, dedication, and sacrifice."
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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.