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State Senator Mike Simmons - IL-7th
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The Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act, which grants rideshare workers the right to organize, has just passed the Senate as HB5090! As a Chief Co-Sponsor alongside Sen. Villivalam, I am thrilled drivers will soon have the right to bargain for benefits and appeal unjust deactivations.
Volunteer and Employment Opportunity! The NE Levy Senior Center at 2019 W. Lawrence, will be holding a Volunteer & Employment Resource Fair tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9th from 9:30am-1:30pm.
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned early this morning. Here are my thoughts on the FY27 Illinois State Budget. Link in bio for my full statement.
Welcome Max to our district office staff for this Summer! A native of Andersonville, Max is back in Chicago for the Summer after his first year at University of Southern California. I’m excited to have Max on the team where he will help with events, environmental policy research, and more!
Check out my latest newsletter for a major recap of the Spring 2026 legislative session. I have so much news to share on the budget, legislation, and progressive revenue wins to fund housing, education, and more! Read here: senatorsimmons.ilsenatedem.com/common/maili...
Happy Pride, everyone! Last week I kicked off the month at a joyous, powerful celebration with LGBTQ+ leaders and allies from across the north side. LGBTQ+ people have shaped humanity's past, present, and future and I look forward to celebrating Pride with all of you this Summer and beyond!
Renters deserve the opportunity to become home owners, and we have a bill to make this dream possible.
Senate Bill 332 would establish a 90-day Right of First Refusal for renters living in a multi-unit building that is set to be sold. Watch my press conference below for more details!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by my office this week, including Karen Zaccor with CPS School Board, Thresholds, RIFL Act advocates, Muejeres Latinas en Acción, and Abundant Housing Illinois as well as my district staff Jordan, Heather, and Connor!
Earlier today, I helped welcome Senator Durbin to a historic joint session in his honor, celebrating his 44 years of public service. I shared remarks about my days in his Capitol Hill office as a legislative aide. I appreciate his exceptional public service and wish him a very happy retirement.
The end of session is almost here, and I've had another great week in Springfield advocating for 7th District priorities and meeting with constituents.
