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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...
Jul 3, 20211 min read


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 21, 20211 min read


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...
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Rental Program
The Illinois Rental Payment Program is currently accepting applications. This program requires a joint application between tenants and...
May 26, 20211 min read


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 17, 20211 min read


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, 20212 min read


Teacher’s Appreciation
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rep. West, through his district office staff, was able to recognize local teachers in...
May 5, 20211 min read


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 17, 20211 min read


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 16, 20211 min read


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 8, 20211 min read


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, 20212 min read


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...
Apr 7, 20211 min read


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...
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Sign up for the Virtual Utility Bill Clinic
I am excited to be joining State Representative Dave Vella, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity and the Citizens Utility Board to put on a...
Mar 1, 20211 min read


West to Serve as Vice Chair of House Higher Education Committee, Advocate for Investment in Students
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Continuing his advocacy to strengthen the state’s education system, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, will help...
Feb 18, 20211 min read


Rep. West Appointed to the Legislative Ethics Commission
Rockford, IL--Rep. Maurice West will serve as a commissioner of the Legislative Ethics Commission for the 102nd General Assembly after...
Feb 16, 20211 min read


A successful townhall bring many answers to many questions.
With so many questions and misinformation about the criminal justice reform bill that was passed, State Representative West had decided...
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Representative West to Host Free Webinar for the Community on the Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Representative West is excited to be joined by Chairman Justin Slaughter (Chair, Judicial-Criminal Committee) along with our co-hosts:...
Jan 24, 20211 min read


Representative West shares about the four pillars of the ILBC initiatives that have been passed.
Representative Maurice West and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus were proud to share that four initiatives have been passed. These...
Jan 13, 20211 min read


Rep. West congratulates Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch on becoming Speaker of the House.
Representative West was not only honored to be your State Representative for a second term, but he was selected to provide a nomination...
Jan 13, 20211 min read
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