Rep. Maurice West’s Statement on Enactment of Laws to Require Instruction of Native American History and Experience, Prohibit...

State Rep. Maurice West’s Statement on Bill Signing of “Zachary's Parent Protection” Providing Leave for Parents Who Experience the Loss...

Rep. West to update residents on legislative progress, funding for community priorities, and actions taken to strengthen local...

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Maurice West, D-Rockford, and State Representative Dave Vella, D-Rockford are working in...

House Bill 1633 introduces a curriculum and task force to include Native American history, including genocides, in schools. Passed Both...

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...