Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Austin)
Recent News About Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Austin)
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From Prairie State Wire
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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Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation
In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic protocols in the General Assembly.