representative manley in the news

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  - Illinois has reached its 10th credit rating upgrade since 2021, and with the 2026 budget set to increase fiscal progress, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, proudly remains committed to fiscal transparency and responsibility. “Not very long ago, our state was being mismanaged by former  Gov. Bruce Rauner. After a devastating 700 days plus without a budget, our state’s credit rating was on the edge of junk status and that meant higher costs for taxpayers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As more and more Illinoisans face rising energy costs and strapped budgets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a series of bills during the last week of fall session aimed to alleviate egregious utility bill costs and expand a property tax relief program for older adults on fixed incomes. “The uncertainty coming out of Washington is having a direct impact on our residents here in Illinois. While the current administration attempts to get it tog

JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support on a series of advancements in public safety and preventative violence. “I’m honored to be recognized for my support in this critical space. We all share the same goal—keeping guns out of the wrong hands and getting senseless violence off our streets,” sa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Certified Public Accountant, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, served on the state’s Legislative Audit Commission (LAC).  Rep. Manley – who has been working in the accounting field for nearly three decades, joins a select group of legislators to lead public hearings on major audits of state agencies to review performance, correct outstanding issues and ensure public dollars are being spent appropriately for Illinois residents.    “Transparency and eff

JOLIET, Ill. –  State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, congratulates Joliet Junior College’s student-led Disability Awareness Club for hosting an event highlighting the experiences of students with disabilities. The annual event, “Disability Awareness Day,” is organized by JJC students within the club.  “JJC students and staff should be praised for their constant effort of inclusion and awareness for people with all forms of physical and mental disabilities,” Rep. Manley said.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, hosted over 100 legislators and community leaders at the Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus (ILNC) Celebration Reception, debuting the first of its kind bicameral, bipartisan caucus. Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, co-chairs the caucus with Rep. Manley. “The overwhelming support from House and Senate members on both sides of the aisle is a testament to our commitment to helping the neurodivergent in I

JOLIET, Ill. –  Honoring Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jose Dueñez Jr., who died while serving the U.S. Army,  in April, State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, presented a House Resolution earlier this year during a street dedication ceremony renaming Albert Avenue in Joliet "SSG Jose Dueñez Jr. Way.” “Veteran’s Day is an important way to keep the memories alive of those who died while serving our country,” said Rep. Manley. “It was a tremendous honor to be able to read aloud to family,

ROMEOVILLE, Ill.  – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, continues to focus on children by delivering another load of suitcases for kids in foster care. Rep. Manley has held an ongoing luggage drive for several years so that kids who are removed from their homes, and/or who may travel between homes, retain dignity by having proper suitcases, rather than carrying their belongings in garbage bags. Rep. Manley delivered nearly 20 new suitcases to the CASA of River Valley office,