Joyce to host mobile DMV unit in Herscher

• Community events
• Secretary of State
• Herscher

Joyce invites residents for a cup of coffee at Coffee, Conversation and Constituent Services event

• Community events
• Events
• Coffee & Conversation
• Bourbonnais

BOURBONNAIS – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) invites residents to ask questions and get assistance with state matters at his Coffee, Conversation and Constituent Services event on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Starbucks, located at 532 Main St. NW in Bourbonnais.

“This event is a great opportunity for folks to ask questions, learn about what is happening in Springfield, share legislative ideas and access constituent services,” Joyce said. “I hope you’re able to join me for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation.”

Community members are welcome to stop by Starbucks to work with the senator’s staff and receive assistance with different services. Attendees can receive help with FOID card applications, unemployment and much more.

With questions or for additional information, people are encouraged to contact Joyce’s office at 708-756-0882 or visit SenatorPatrickJoyce.com.

Joyce protects local jobs with breakthrough energy legislation

• Energy
• SB 18

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) returned to Springfield Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 18, a comprehensive energy package saving thousands of jobs and protecting Illinois’ future as a leader in cutting-edge energy production. Following the passage of this important legislation, Joyce released the following statement:
 
“Under this landmark energy legislation, I’m proud and relieved to say the Byron and Dresden nuclear plants – which employ more than 1,500 workers – have a path to remain open. Thousands of hardworking Illinoisans can rest easy tonight knowing their livelihoods will not be stripped away and they’ll be able to put food on their family’s table.
 
“As a legislative body, we have a responsibility to protect our communities. These plants play an integral role in our community and are more than just a local power source - they have a direct impact on our economy, too. With that in mind, I was proud to vote yes on this package striking a good balance between addressing environmental concerns and supporting the workforce that powers our community and our state.”

Joyce celebrates signing of new law bringing affordable energy choice to Pembroke Township

• Pembroke
• Natural Gas Pipeline
• HB 3404

PEMBROKE – To help give the residents of Pembroke Township the ability to heat their homes more affordably, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) championed a new law that will bring natural gas service to the area. The law was supported and advanced by a group of stakeholders including the Village of Hopkins Park, Pembroke Township, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Senator Joyce, Representative Jackie Haas, Rainbow PUSH and Kankakee County.

“Pembroke residents have lived in a community that lacks the basic access to a natural gas service for far too long,” Joyce said. “I’m thrilled to see this transformative legislation signed into law so residents can have a reliable and affordable source of heat in their homes.”

The measure passed with bipartisan support.

“With the governor’s signature today, bringing safe, effective utilities to the people of Pembroke is now one step closer to becoming reality,” said State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee), the House sponsor of the measure. “This was a great bipartisan effort that had a lot of moving pieces but couldn’t have had a better result. I look forward to continuing to advocate for Pembroke until the job is done.”

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