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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Rep. Hammond passes bill Expanding Veteran’s Preference

Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond passed legislation expanding Veteran’s Preference to those who live in Illinois, but served in another state’s National Guard unit. “We owe a great debt…


Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Rep. Hammond urges adherence to State Constitution in Budget for Illinois

MACOMB – Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) issued the following statement regarding Governor Rauner’s Budget Address on Wednesday: “In all matters, we as legislators in Springfield, must follow…


Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Statewide Task Force Outlines Plan to Expand Educational and Training Opportunities for Adult Learners

SPRINGFIELD – Today at a press conference at the state Capitol, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) was joined by lawmakers to outline strategies for proactively responding to a future…


Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Rep. Hammond optimistic about Governor’s focus on Economy

MACOMB – Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) issued the following statement regarding Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address on Wednesday:   “I am encouraged the Governor kept…


Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Hammond honored by Township Officials with President’s Award

MACOMB –Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) was feted by the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) with their President’s Award at the organization’s annual conference on November 13. “Representative…


Friday, November 17, 2017
Hammond appointed to Sexual Discrimination & Harassment Task Force

MACOMB –Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) was appointed by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to serve on the bipartisan task force on sexual discrimination and harassment this week….


Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Illinois Health Care Association Announces Rep. Hammond as “Voice of Senior Care Award” Recipient

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) recently presented Rep. Norine Hammond (Macomb, IL) the “Voice of Senior Care Award” at their annual convention in Peoria. Xx  …


Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Hammond/ Tracy Legislation to Reduce Higher Education Costs Signed by Governor

SPRINGFIELD –Assistant House Minority Leader Norine K. Hammond (R-Macomb) and State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) announce legislation they sponsored to reduce costs for institutions of higher education was signed into…


Friday, August 18, 2017
Hammond gives update on education funding reform

MACOMB –Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) provided the following statement as an update to the ongoing education funding reform negotiations: “On August 16 the House debated and voted…


Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Hammond named Legislator of the Year by Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts

  From the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts Press Release Springfield – Norine Hammond, State Representative was recognized and awarded as the 2017 Legislator of the Year…