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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Haas selected for prestigious Edgar Fellows Program

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-79) has been tapped to participate in the 2021 Edgar Fellows Program. Of this significant honor, the freshman lawmaker said, “I am proud to have been…


Tuesday, July 27, 2021
July 2021 Newsletter

I hope you are enjoying the summer weather 🙂 The General Assembly will reconvene for Veto Session in October. Until then, please find some updates and recaps below! Fighting For…


Friday, July 23, 2021
Restaurant Worker Appreciation Week

Following a conversation with constituent Gary Koch this spring, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-79) was reminded that the plight of restaurant workers had continued even more than a year into…


Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Haas presents inaugural Local Business Spotlight award, seeks nominations for future honorees

BRADLEY, IL…Yesterday, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) presented Bradley Firehouse Subs owners, Kim and Johnny Jones, with an official certificate recognizing the significance of their business (and sandwiches!) in the…


Saturday, June 26, 2021
Phishing Schemes on the Rise as Federal Unemployment Programs Approach September Expiration

Fraudulent Texts, Emails, Social Media Messages Among Correspondence to Unsuspecting Victims The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is urging Illinoisans to be on high alert for phishing schemes that…


Friday, June 4, 2021
Video: Rep. Haas’ Employment Readiness Webinar

Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Haas bill to bring natural gas to Pembroke Township one step closer to reality

Haas bill to bring natural gas to Pembroke Township one step closer to reality SPRINGFIELD, IL…Just after midnight, the Illinois House of Representatives concurred with the Senate amendment to House…


Thursday, May 27, 2021
Rep. Haas announces Summer Reading Club

Rep. Haas’ summer reading club encourages students to color their world with reading! Being a Summer Reader is a fun way to participate in the interesting and adventurous world of books….


Friday, May 21, 2021
Haas works to ensure stability of residential rental market

Haas works to ensure stability of residential rental market Springfield, IL…Yesterday, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) delivered a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker in response to his recent announcement regarding…


Friday, May 14, 2021
Video: Rep. Haas and House Republican colleagues provide session update