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Saturday, May 27, 2023
Haas Reacts to FY24 Partisan Budget

SPRINGFIELD – After the Fiscal Year 2024 budget passed in the Illinois House on early Saturday morning, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement in response:…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Haas Resolution to Honor Late Momence Fire Chief & Father Adopted in House

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, a resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Paramedics & EMS Workers This National EMS Week

KANKAKEE – To show appreciation for EMS workers in the 79th District and Illinois, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting National EMS Week. National EMS Week began when President…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes National Foster Care Month 2023

KANKAKEE – To recognize May as National Foster Care Month, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting the importance of foster care and connecting Illinois families with foster care resources….


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Haas Receives Legislator of the Year Award from IACAA

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) was awarded the Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies for…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Police Officers during National Police Week

SPRINGFIELD – In recognizing National Police Week 2023, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring 79th District police officers. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Haas Resolution Declaring September as River Clean Up Month in Illinois Adopted

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday, a resolution introduced by State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) to declare September as River Clean Up Month in Illinois was adopted in the House of Representatives….


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Provides Update on Supporting Women & Families Working Group, Urges Action on Legislation to Help Mothers & Families Health

SPRINGFIELD – As the General Assembly approaches the end of the spring legislative session, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined House Republicans in providing an update on the…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Read with Your Child Week

SPRINGFIELD – For the week of May 7th through May 13th, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining colleagues in the House of Representatives in recognizing Read with Your Child…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes 79th District Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Recipient

SPRINGFIELD – Following the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Haemker of the Bradley Fire Department received the prestigious Medal of Honor. 79th District State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee),…