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Monday, March 27, 2023
Haas-Backed Legislation to Fund Veterinary Care for Retired K-9’s Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, legislation to create a program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care for retired police dogs that is co-sponsored…


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…


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…


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…


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…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Assistant Republican Leader Haas to Lead Supporting Women & Families Working Group

SPRINGFIELD – In a Capitol press conference on Tuesday with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) spoke on behalf of the Supporting Women…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Haas to Hold Office Hours For 79th District Residents

KANKAKEE – In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting office hours in the northern part of…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Haas Honors Local Business for Monthly Spotlight

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is continuing to recognize small businesses in and around her district, each month visiting a local business and highlighting their achievements. This month,…