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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Haas Reacts to FY25 Budget Passage

SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of the FY25 budget, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement.  “The FY25 budget is yet another unbalanced, highly partisan budget that does…


Saturday, May 25, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates OSFM Grants in District 79

KANKAKEE – 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 the following statement.  “I…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Allow Coverage on Mobile Integrated Health Care Services

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed Senate Bill 3599 through the House with a unanimous vote of 114-0. In response to the passage, Rep. Haas…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Hoppy Pig for May Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her May 2024 local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Hoppy Pig in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners…


Friday, May 3, 2024
Rep. Haas Calls Out Sneaky Tactics in Senate Bill 2412

SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of House Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2412 through the House, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement. “I am deeply disappointed…


Thursday, April 25, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator for April Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her April 2024 local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator in Park Forest. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Address Childcare Shortage

SPRINGFIELD – Today, House Bill 4059, filed by State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed the House with a unanimous vote of 104-0. “The passage of House Bill 4059 is the…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Support Law Enforcement

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, House Bill 5174, filed by State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed the House floor with a unanimous vote of 108-0.  “Yesterday’s passage of House Bill 5174 is…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Multiple Bills Through Committee

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed four bills through committees. All four bills are scheduled to be read and debated on the House floor. “I…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event

SPRINGFIELD- Yesterday, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Lamekia Davis and Liz Gibson to the Emerging Women Leaders Event in Springfield. The event consisted of a brunch, listening session, and…