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Hastings support brings $1.5 million to local businesses for pandemic recovery

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 11:04 AM
  • Hastings
  • DCEO Grant
  • B2B Grant Program

small biz 102521FRANKFORT –Dozens of local businesses were recently awarded more than $1.5 million in funding from the Back to Business Program to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort).

“COVID-19 has had devastating impacts on small businesses, especially in service and tourism industries,” Hastings said. “These grants will provide essential assistance to ensure local businesses can recover financially, as well as ensure they are able to serve their community as safely as possible.”

Read more: Hastings support brings $1.5 million to local businesses for pandemic recovery

Hastings announces Markham to receive $900,000 to help revitalize local businesses

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 10:36 AM
  • Hastings
  • Markham
  • IDED
  • Small Business District

markham 011122FRANKFORT – The City of Markham is set to receive $900,000 in grants to revitalize the local business community, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort).

Markham will receive funding from the Illinois Department of Economic Development to enhance and provide additional services to local businesses through its Rebuild Distressed Communities program. The grant is made possible by the state’s historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, which Hastings was proud to support in 2019.

Read more: Hastings announces Markham to receive $900,000 to help revitalize local businesses

Hastings: Don’t forget to support our local business this holiday season

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 09:48 AM
  • Hastings
  • Shop Locally
  • Shop Small
  • Small Business Saturday

gift cards 112321FRANKFORT – State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) is reminding the residents of the fighting 19th District to support local businesses this holiday season.

As families kick off their shopping this year, Hastings urges people to frequent local businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27.

“When you support local businesses you are investing directly in our communities,” Hastings said. “These local dollars are going toward creating jobs for our friends and neighbors, and improving our roads, streets and bridges.

Read more: Hastings: Don’t forget to support our local business this holiday season

Hastings: New law modernizes Illinois’ economy and sets up green transportation hub

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:58 PM
  • Hastings
  • Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act
  • HB1769

hastings green hub 111621SPRINGFIELD – Illinois now has a new law on the books to help incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers to set up shop and generate good paying jobs in Illinois, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings.

Hastings (D-Frankfort) championed the historic House Bill 1769, the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act, which was signed into law on Tuesday. This new law builds on Hastings’ work to make Illinois a leader in manufacturing electric vehicles and decreasing carbon emissions.

“This new law sends out a signal to businesses across the globe that Illinoisans are ready to work,” Hastings said. “Growing the state’s green economy sets us up to generate jobs of the future while reducing the state’s carbon footprint.”

The law comes on the heels of the state’s historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. House Bill 1769 includes tax credits to incentivize manufactures to make Illinois a hub for electric vehicle and auto battery production, as well as allowing local jurisdictions to abate property taxes for electric vehicle projects.

Earlier this year, Lion Electric Company, a Canadian-based manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, announced plans to build the company’s first-ever U.S. manufacturing facility in Joliet.

“I am proud we are working actively to modernize the state’s economy to encourage electric vehicle manufacturers to make Illinois their home,” Hastings said. “Now is the time to reshape the state’s transportation sector to clear the way to reduce carbon emissions and secure good paying jobs for the people of the southland.” 

Illinois currently ranks ninth in the nation for auto production, employing more than 30,000 people. An additional 36,000 work at auto parts makers in the state, according to the Illinois Manufacturing Association. The state is already home to more than 5,000 workers in the electronic transportation industry, and these numbers are expected to double in the next two years.

House Bill 1769 passed the Senate and House with bipartisan support. 

To learn more about the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Program, please visit the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity website here.

Hastings works to set up Illinois as green transportation hub

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Monday, November 01, 2021 04:29 PM
  • Hastings
  • Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act
  • HB1769

hastings EV 110121SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) joined his colleagues in passing the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act, a historic measure to preserve and create jobs in Illinois and incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers to create more jobs in the state.

Hastings helped champion House Bill 1769, which would provide a tax credit for manufacturers of electronic vehicles, parts, and power supplies. This new measure builds on Hastings’ work to make Illinois a leader in fighting climate change.

“This new measure sets up Illinois to tap into a new manufacturing industry,” Hastings said. “We are providing incentives to electric vehicle companies to set up shop in Illinois. These new good paying jobs will help grow our state’s economy and help us reduce global carbon emissions.”

Read more: Hastings works to set up Illinois as green transportation hub

Hastings works to give airline employees sick time flexibility

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 05:49 PM
  • Hastings
  • Airline Employees
  • Earned Sick Time
  • HB106

Sen. Michael E. Hastings

SPRINGFIELD – Airline employees may soon have sick time flexibility, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings.

Hastings (D-Frankfort) joined members of the Senate to pass House Bill 106, which allows airline employees to use already-earned sick time to care for sick family members.

“For far too long, airlines have been forcing hard working employees to choose between their livelihood and the health and well-being of their family members,” Hastings said. “It is about time that airlines join the many nationwide corporations in supporting their employees and adopting humane work policies.”

Read more: Hastings works to give airline employees sick time flexibility

Hastings partners with area lawmakers to host one-stop recycling event

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Monday, October 25, 2021 12:12 PM
  • Hastings
  • One-Stop Recycling Event
  • Shredding
  • Drug Takeback

hastings recycle 102521RICHTON PARK – State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) is partnering with Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to host a recycling event.

The event will include electronic recycling, shredding and serve as a drop-off location to safely dispose of unused, expired and unwanted medications.

“Our goal is to provide you with a one-stop shop to recycle electronics, safely dispose of medications you no longer need and shred personal documents,” Hastings said. “I encourage the hardworking families of the southland to take advantage of this free event.”

To accommodate all participants, each person will be limited to two boxes of residential shredding. Boxes and bags will be returned. Documents will be accepted for shredding until trucks reach capacity. Destroying documents with personal information such as bank statements, outdated medical reports, tax returns and bills help prevent the risk of consumer fraud and identity theft.

hastings recy flyer 102521Human and pet medications will be accepted however, liquid medications and sharps will not be accepted. Proper disposal of unused prescription drugs help reduce the risk of accidental poisoning and drug addiction.

Hastings recognizes that disposing of old electronics can also be a difficult process and urges residents to take advantage of this resource. Only one television will be accepted per car along with other electronics, cables and small appliances.

If residents have questions about the event, Hastings urges them to contact his office at 815-464-5431 or visit www.SenatorHastings.com.

WHO: State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort), Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart

WHAT: Free Recycling Event   

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon       

WHERE: Rich Township (22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park, IL)

Hastings pleased to see ICC start making progress to implement Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Friday, October 22, 2021 02:26 PM
  • Hastings
  • Energy and Public Utilities
  • Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
  • Illinois Commerce Commission

hastings 041621SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission is working swiftly to implement the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act to make Illinois a leader in fighting climate change, thanks to the work of Frankfort Democrat, State Senator Michael E. Hastings.

Hastings, who serves as chair of the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, led legislative negotiations for the Senate Democratic Caucus. He is thrilled to see the ICC begin the process of applying vital provisions.

Read more: Hastings pleased to see ICC start making progress to implement Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

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