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Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race
Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released a new TV Ad Monday Oct. 24, 2022 that highlighting his opponent’s extreme anti-choice views, like his support of overturning Roe and letting states pass a ban on abortion with zero exceptions for rape or incest. The…

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Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum
Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum The Chicago Tribune on Thursday October 20, 2022 announced it has endorsed U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) in his re-election campaign for the 6th Congressional District. In the endorsement, the Tribune praised Rep. Casten’s “reasoned, pragmatic approach to governance.” The Tribune…

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“Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government” in Milwaukee County

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“Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government” in Milwaukee County County Executive Crowley’s third budget issues no major cuts to critical services, highlights the crucial role sales tax plays in stabilizing the county’s finances Last month, County Executive David Crowley introduced the 2023 Recommended Budget which prioritizes targeted investments in public health…

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Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress
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Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress Casten votes to pass a package of four Public Safety bills to provide Life-Saving Mental Health services, fund local Law Enforcement, protect victims, and break the cycle of  violence Congressman Sean Casten voted on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 to pass four public safety bills…

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Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents

Posted on September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents
Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents

Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents State Rep. Cyril Nicholas, State Sen. Elect Willie Preston, and 18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis collected thousands of bottles of water, enough to fill two 18-wheel semi-trucks to help the water-starved residents of Jackson, Mississippi. Nichols, whose 32nd House District includes the 6th Ward, 15th Ward,…

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The Age of the Dinosaurs is Coming Soon to Northwest Indiana’s Family-Fun Farm Park

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Age of the Dinosaurs is Coming Soon to Northwest Indiana’s Family-Fun Farm Park
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The Age of the Dinosaurs is Coming Soon to Northwest Indiana’s Family-Fun Farm Park Bring your family out for a dino-mite experience as we step back in “tyme” to the Age of the Dinosaurs at Harvest Tyme Family Farm on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. starting August 27 through September 18,…

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Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding
Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding…

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Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates
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Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday (August 10, 2022 visited Rick and Corey Johnson’s Farm in Monee, IL and held a ‘Barn Hall’ with farmers, growers and food security advocates from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Soybean Association, Greater Chicago Food Depository and the…

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