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Apr 29, 20221 min read
Representative West hands out trees for Arbor Day
Representative West had a great time giving away trees for Arbor Day at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden on Rockford's southwest side....
Apr 15, 20222 min read
West Backs Budget Focused on Relief, Education and Public Safety
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to support families facing hardship from the pandemic and inflation, state Rep. Maurice West,...
Apr 10, 20221 min read
Rockford Park District to offer junior tackle football this summer.
For the first time, the Rockford Park District is fielding a junior tackle football program thanks to a state grant secured by...
Mar 30, 20222 min read
West Proposal to Help College Students Access Assistance Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and community colleges would have easy access to an on-campus benefits navigator...
Mar 22, 20221 min read
West Announces Back to Business Grants for 67th District Businesses Reach Nearly $2.5 Million
Rockford, IL - State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) announces an additional $645,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated...
Mar 20, 20221 min read
Representative West engages Veterans
Representative West had returned home from Springfield and stopped by the Veterans Drop In Center Rockford IL to provide dinner for our...
Mar 6, 20221 min read
State Representative West Passes 5 Bills in the House.
This week, State Representative West passed 5 bills through the House with either unanimous or nearly unanimous bi-partisan support. ✅...
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Rep. West Announces Additional $680K of Back to Business Grants for 67th District Businesses
Rockford, IL - State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) announces an additional $680,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
West Leads Confirmation Process of New Legislative Inspector General
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, led a bipartisan effort Thursday to name former state and federal judge Michael...
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Illinois Family Rescue Plan
Representative West is looking forward to what the Illinois Family Rescue Plan will bring to the Rockford region in 2022. For critics,...
Jan 30, 20221 min read
Back to Business
Representative West announced an additional $380,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated to businesses within the 67th District. ...
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Representative West Speaks Out Against Mercyhealth.
Representative West spoke at the health facilities and services review board hearing addressing Mercy Health’s unconscionable decision to...
Jan 18, 20221 min read
Representative West Teams Up with Friends of the Coronado Theater for a Recent READY Event.
Our recent READY event featured students from Kikifer's Entrepreneurial Academy touring the Coronado Theater. The students asked many...
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Rep. West Announces $400K in Grant Funding to Increase Diversity in Building Trades
Representative West announced $400,000 in grant funding for EDDR Foundation Rockford which will be used to expand the talent pipeline and...
Dec 31, 20211 min read
Representative West Announces Additional Funding for Rockford with Local Leaders.
Representative West, along with State Senator Steve Stadelman and State Representative Dave Vella announced that Rockford has been...
Dec 23, 20211 min read
West Delivers Donations from 8th Annual Share the Warmth Clothing Drive
State Representative Maurice West, founder of Share the Warmth-Rockford, held the 8th annual Share the Warmth drive earlier this month...
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Representative West Hosts Turkey Box Drive
Representative West sends a thank you to everyone who came out today to Pilgrim Baptist Church for a Drive-By Turkey Box Giveaway where...
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Rep. West Announces Additional $400K of Back to Business Grants for 67th District Businesses
Rockford, IL - State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) announces an additional $400,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated...
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Representative West Continues READY Program Initiative
Representative West had a wonderful opportunity to meet student from RESA Middle School. They took a tour of the UW Health Sports Factory...
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Representative West Announce Funding for the Rockford SBDC
Representative West had a wonderful opportunity to announce funding for the Rockford Small Business Development Center’s new 3D Printer...
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