ROCKFORD, Ill. – Early Saturday morning, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to pass a balanced budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year,...

OCKFORD, Ill. – The Illinois General Assembly passed the Racism Free Schools Act (SB 90) sponsored in the House by State Rep. Maurice...

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois General Assembly passed Zachary's Parent Protection Act (SB2034), legislation that will require...

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB1446, which prohibits K-12 schools from restricting students from wearing...

State Rep. Maurice West: This legislation “will help grow the pipeline of talented new teachers” INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ROCKFORD, Ill. –...

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS -A Mother’s Day luncheon was hosted by State Representative Maurice West to show appreciation and thanks to all...

ROCKFORD - State Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement of $1.4 million in...

ROCKFORD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) recently announced a nearly $9.5 million loan to the City of...

ROCKFORD - State Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) released the following statement in response to the announcement of funding for three...

Illinois House Passes Legislation Establishing the “Healthy School Meals for All” Program to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to Illinois...

Illinois House Passes Legislation To Require Teaching of Native American History and Experience to Illinois Students ROCKFORD, Ill. –...

HB1197 will allow small nonprofits to devote more resources to serving their communities ROCKFORD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois House of...

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In honor of Black History Month, Rockford, Representative West hosted Black Winter - a formal gala celebrating Black...

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Rock House Kids and State Rep. Maurice announced a grant obtained by Rock House Kids that completes their capital...

Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding will promote diversity in the building trades by reducing barriers to apprenticeship...

Representative West was honored to be recognized and receive the Outstanding Legislator of the Year award. He was presented with this...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A $2.6 million investment was announced Thursday to support workforce training through the AAR Corp. facility at...

The three-building campus that served as the Mott Brothers Company headquarters has been home to Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc....

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Maurice West (67th District) released the following statement regarding his appointment as an...

Representative West shares an impactful moment as he is inaugurated. The 67th district State Representative was sworn into office at the...