Illinois Representative La Shawn K. Ford (d-8th)
Recent News About Illinois Representative La Shawn K. Ford (d-8th)
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Ford pulls 'Homeless Bill of Rights' after opponents question bill's mandates
A proposed Homeless Bill of Rights was shot down in the House because of the many mandates it would impose on local government.
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Proposal would allow criminal charges to be expunged immediately in cases of acquittals
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) is proposing changes to the Criminal Identification Act to allow individuals acquitted or who have criminal charges against them dismissed with prejudice to immediately move to have the proceedings expunged from their records.
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Ford introduces bill to expand alcohol, drug addiction recovery services
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) introduced House Bill 5868 in the House last week to amend the Insurance Code to include services to people suffering alcoholism or other drug addiction.
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Ford proposes lottery scratch-off to fund adult literacy programs
The Illinois Lottery Law could soon be amended to fund adult education through a special instant scratch-off game.