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New Holmes laws on animal rights highlighted in ‘Interesting New Laws in 2022’ feature

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Category: New Releases
Friday, January 07, 2022 01:55 PM
  • Animal Cruelty
  • HB168
  • Predatory Loans
  • Pet Stores
  • HB572
  • Puppy Mills

holmes 021121HB 572 works to stop predatory contract loan practice in pet stores; HB 168 addresses animal cruelty in public housing

SPRINGFIELD – A longtime animal rights advocate in the Illinois State Senate, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) had two of her new laws highlighted in the Illinois Senate Democrats’ annual feature on top new laws.

HB 572 prohibits the predatory lending practice by pet stores who charge high lending rates for customers purchasing high priced pets on credit.  Pet stores in Illinois who offer installment contract loans for the purchase of a cat or dog may no longer offer that service.

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Holmes: $1.6 million in state funding coming for Aurora Municipal Airport upgrades

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Category: New Releases
Wednesday, December 08, 2021 01:19 PM
  • Jobs
  • Aurora Municipal Airport
  • Transportation Funding

aurora airport 120821AURORA – The Aurora Municipal Airport in the 42nd District, represented by State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), will receive much-needed upgrades thanks to nearly $1.6 million in state funding.

“As Aurora continues to grow, our transportation hubs must be up to par to serve our economy,” Holmes said. “The airport provides good-paying jobs to area residents, and lets local businesses and industries move their people and products in a safe and efficient manner.”

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Senator Holmes announces $935,000 in Aurora-area Back to Business grants

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Friday, October 22, 2021 11:21 AM
  • Small business
  • B2B
  • Back to Business Grants

b2b 102221AURORA – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has announced more encouraging news for local businesses recovering from the pandemic who have received grants in the latest round of the Back to Business grant program.

The B2B program is providing millions in American Rescue Plan dollars for small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic. Grants range from $5,000 to $150,000 per business and can be used to cover a wide range of operations, such as staff and overhead costs.

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Senator Holmes encourages businesses to seek grants before deadline

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:57 AM
  • Small business
  • DCEO
  • B2B
  • Back to Business Grants

B2B 100521Aurora-area businesses received more than $650,000 in last round

AURORA – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) encourages local businesses struggling from the pandemic to apply for the latest round of the Back to Business grant program before the Oct. 13 deadline.

Overall, the B2B program will provide $250 million in American Rescue Plan dollars for small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic. Grants will range from $5,000 to $150,000 per business and can be used to cover a wide range of operations, such as staff and overhead costs.

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  1. Senator Holmes, Representative Wheeler to sponsor mobile driver services event in Oswego
  2. Labor chair Holmes announces improved security for state’s unemployment insurance benefit system
  3. Holmes: In-person workforce and unemployment services now available
  4. Holmes addresses Hunger Action Month with food drive
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