Gov. Pritzker Signs Rep West's "Sexting" Bill
SPRINGFIELD — House Bill 24 requires classes that teach sex education to include an age-appropriate discussion regarding sexting. The...
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- Aug 20, 2021
- 1 min
State Rep. Maurice West Focuses on Prevention and Survivors with Creation of Domestic Violence Fatal
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To keep our community safe, legislation spearheaded by the City of Rockford and championed by State Rep. Maurice West,...
- Jul 27, 2021
- 4 min
Pritzker Announces $742 Million in COVID-19 Relief Now Available to Illinois Small Local Government
State Set to Distribute Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Moneys Allotted to More Than 1,250 Illinois Cities, Towns, and...
- Jul 24, 2021
- 1 min
Representative West Hosts Annual Super Shredder Day
Representative West hosted the annual Super Shredder Day in collaboration with Keep Northern Illinios Beautiful and the Barbara Olson...
- Jul 16, 2021
- 1 min
Representative West joins the rebirth of Rockford’s Black Chamber of Commerce
Today the Rockford Black Chamber of Commerce was rebirthed! Representative West is excited to see the partnerships develop throughout our...
- Jul 9, 2021
- 1 min
Friday Night Flix
Representative West give thanks to everyone who came out to join in his collaboration with Friday Night Flix for the showing of the Field...
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
Rep. West Re-Appointed to the Legislative Ethics Commission
Rockford, IL--Rep. Maurice West has been reappointed as a commissioner of the Legislative Ethics Commission for the 102nd General...
- Jul 3, 2021
- 1 min
Representative West visits with Shawn Smith
Representative West was excited to meet Shawn Smith, a NFL official who wears uniform number 14, who visited the Jr. Referee program...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
2021 Ascend Justice Champion
Representative West was honored to be a @ascendjustice Champion of Justice for the work we did together to bring forth a Statewide...
- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
Juneteenth becomes a state holiday.
Representative West was so honored and excited to have Tommy Meeks in Springfield for the bill signing of the Juneteenth State holiday...
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Rental Program
The Illinois Rental Payment Program is currently accepting applications. This program requires a joint application between tenants and...
- May 17, 2021
- 1 min
Family Peace Center Tour
Representative West toured the Family Peace Center this week. The great resources and passionate people at the Family Peace Center are...
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Rockford mother helps teen mental health resolution pass through Illinois House
By Brandon Giesey Published: May. 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM CDT ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Attack a stigma and protect our youth, that’s what a new...
- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
Teacher’s Appreciation
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rep. West, through his district office staff, was able to recognize local teachers in...
- Apr 17, 2021
- 1 min
Representative West Joins Beautiful Beginnings Community Outreach To Donate Educational Technology
Representative West states that “It is crucial that we support our students through the challenges of this pandemic.” Representative West...
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
State Representative Maurice West expresses HB24 being passed.
HB24 passed unanimously is the House today! This bill adds sexting to the sex ed curriculum. It is important that our youth need to...
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1 min
Rep. Maurice West, Northwest Community Center host food giveaway
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, and Northwest Community Center sponsored a drive-by free food giveaway on...
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Statewide legislators join together as the Blackhawks Announce Purchase of Rockford IceHogs
Governor JB Pritzker joined the Chicago Blackhawks, the City of Rockford, and the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE)...
- Apr 7, 2021
- 1 min
Representative West joins Gov. JB Pritzker: $220 million earmarked for Rockford Public Schools
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday the 28,000-student school district can look forward to receiving $220 million thanks to President...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Representative West joins Senator Elgie Sims for discussion of the Criminal Justice Reform Package
I am excited to have been joined by Senator Elgie Sims (Chair, Appropriation Committee, Vice Chair, Criminal Law) along with our...
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