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Monday, May 22, 2023
VIDEO: Assistant Minority Leader Haas Joins Republican Leadership in Press Conference on Budget

I joined Leader McCombie and House Republican leaders on Friday in a press conference providing a budget update. We need to work together to produce a good budget for our…


Friday, May 19, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 15 – May 19

Today is our scheduled adjournment for our spring legislative session this year. However, we will need to keep working past our scheduled adjournment until we pass our state budget. Please…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Farmers Markets in the 79th District

Did you know, Illinois is third in the nation for the number of farmers’ markets? Farmers markets connect urban, suburban, and rural communities and afford farmers and their consumers the…


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….


Saturday, May 13, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 8 – May 12

This is our last week of legislative session and we are adjourning on Friday, May 19th. Please feel free to reach out to my office by calling (815) 523-7779 or…


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),…