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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Recognizes World Social Work Day & Fellow Illinois Social Workers

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Illinois social workers for World Social Work Day. World Social Work Day is recognized every third Tuesday…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Hear from Haas Legislative Update: February 2023

Welcome to my February Newsletter! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year which means we have a long winter. The Spring Session continued this month and the Governor gave his Budget…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Rep. Haas Resolution to Honor Fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic Passes House Transportation Committee

SPRINGFIELD – To honor the life of fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30th, 2021), House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) introduced House Joint Resolution…


Monday, March 13, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Vaughn’s Kitchen for March Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her March 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing a local Bourbonnais business. Rep. Haas presented a certificate to owners Joshua Vaughn and…


Monday, March 13, 2023
K9 Veterans Day 2023: Meet Smoky the Yorkie, World War II Veteran

From Military.com Yorkshire Terrier: Four pounds, seven inches long, Smoky was found in February 1944 after being abandoned in a New Guinea foxhole. She was purchased by Corporal William A….


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Preparation for Severe Weather Preparedness Week

SPRINGFIELD – As March 6th through 10th is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting preparation and being ready for when severe…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
How to File a Witness Slip

The Illinois General Assembly’s Dashboard allows users to create and modify electronic witness slips for House and Senate Committees. Two methods are available for entering witness slips. Registering on the…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Haas Honors Judy Baar Topinka on House Floor for Women’s History Month

Rep. Haas recognized former Illinois Treasurer & Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on the House floor on International Women’s Day 2023.


Monday, February 27, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Local Business for February 2023 Monthly Spotlight

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) continues to recognize local businesses in the 79th District with her monthly local business spotlight. For February 2023, Rep. Haas recognized Labas Latte…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Responds to Budget Address & 2023 State of the State

SPRINGFIELD – In response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “Illinois families…