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RepSonyaHarper @RepSonyaHarper

IL State Representative, 6th District, Chairman Agriculture & Conservation, Chairman Economic Opportunity & Equity repsonyaharper@gmail.com

Joined October 2015
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Save the date for Illinois' only day dedicated to healthy food access and farmer equity at our state capitol!
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Happy New Year! Check out our 2025 Year In Review. mailchi.mp/c806c9e6a337/2025…
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Happy to stand with Governor Pritzker and colleagues as he signed into law a major bill that saved transportation services and jobs for riders and workers across Illinois. I am also proud that the new law calls for the reopening of the Green Line Racine station in Englewood.
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Illinois is the #1 soybean producer in the U.S., but tariffs are costing our farmers billions. As Chair of the IL House Ag Committee, I convened a hearing today to address the trade war’s impact & chart new markets forward. Farmers: call 1-833-FARM SOS for support. 🌾
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With all the D.C. attacks on the agriculture, farmers and food producers - we know who always gets hit the hardest. This truly is an emergency! #nofarmsnofood #farmerequity #stopfoodapartheid farmprogress.com/farm-life/n…

NBFA calls for emergency declaration for agriculture

Black farmers are concerned about financial assistance and disaster aid.

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Trump's new USDA is taking aim at healthy food access and farmers in Illinois.
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RepSonyaHarper retweeted
FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio@FarmWeekNow
24 Feb 2025
From tackling food deserts to championing local food sourcing, @RepSonyaHarper is pushing for policies that support both farmers and families. Read highlights from her Q & A at @ILFarmBureau's GALC #FWN farmweeknow.com/policy/state… via @FarmWeekNow

Harper focuses on agriculture, reducing cost of living

Harper answered legislative questions from IFB Director of State Legislation Chris Davis at GALC.

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RepSonyaHarper retweeted
Women's Day
@womensday
5 Mar 2025
A key part of #InternationalWomensDay is supporting the supporters. #IWD2025 calls for #IWDevents to include an element of #philanthropic support whether through #fundraising & #donations, #volunteering or promotion. #AccelerateAction for #gendereqaulity 👉bit.ly/IWDgives
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Thank you for having me @ILFarmBureau. Always a pleasure speaking to Illinois farmers, looking forward to our work together this year.
Illinois Farm Bureau
@ILFarmBureau
28 Jan 2025
Do you know who the IL House and Senate Ag Committee Chairs are? You do now! 🎉Congrats to @SenDorisTurner & @RepSonyaHarper on their appointments. Don’t miss their GALC breakout session on what they anticipate for 2025 ag legislation➡️on.ilfb.org/4h1ASnI/ #twill #illinois
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The Turning Point Autism Foundation will help your child gain skills for the employment world! This world does not always accommodate, Turning Pointe will make sure they have the skills they need! Intrest form⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #6thdistrict #chicago #autismawareness
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I was honored to join Project H.O.O.D., the University of Chicago Medical Center, the Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention, and the South Side YMCA for a special community forum. We highlighted the powerful advocacy work of Woodlawn’s CVI, driving change for our community
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I was honored to host farmers from Christian County and agriculture leaders from the Illinois Farm Bureau for a tour of Chicago's urban farms! We visited We Sow We Grow, Eden Place Farms, and Herban Produce, discussing how to work together to boost healthy food access.
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I was honored to be a panelist at the She Safe, We Safe Installation Opening Ceremony on August 19, hosted by BYP100. The event focused on critical issues facing Black women, girls, and gender non-conforming people, honoring Sonya Massey and others affected.
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🏡💼 Excited to announce Buy the Block Cohort 12 starting Sept 9th, 4:30-6pm via Zoom! Join @Join_RAGE for a FREE 5-week training series empowering you to invest in 2-3 flats in Greater Englewood. Don’t miss this opportunity! #RealEstate #Investing #CommunityDevelopment
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The Annual Chicago Urban Ag Crawl & Backyard BBQ takes place September 8th! This event brings together organizations, residents, and businesses to celebrate & support local urban agriculture in Chicago🥬🍑🍗 Tickets/ become a sponsor or a farm site ➡️chicagourbanagcrawl.org
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Join Greater Auburn Gresham for the 79th Street Renaissance Festival on September 7, 2024, from 10 AM to 8 PM at 79th and Racine! Celebrate our vibrant community with local businesses, artisans, and delicious food. Don’t miss out on this cultural experience!
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"Join Bellevue Baptist Church for an enlightening Dementia Screening Event featuring a powerful documentary by Extended End Entertainment! 🎥 Followed by a panel Q&A session, this free event in collaboration with Call for Caring Inc. promises valuable insights. Save the Date!
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I'm hosting satellite office hours this month! Join me on Sept 17th at the Wood Street Meet & Greet Community Garden (4-6 PM) or Sept 18th at Bishop Shepard Little Memorial Center (12-2 PM). Come get help with job resources, utility bills, mortgage relief, and more. #IL06
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Spread the word! After School Matters’ fall programs are open for Chicago teens (14-18). From Sept 23-Dec 14, they can explore passions, build community, and earn money! 🌟 Last year, we empowered teens citywide—let's do it again. Apply now: afterschoolmatters.org/teens…
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🏎️✨ Get ready to rev your engines! Join All Is On Youth Foundation for their 1st Annual Build Your Own No Motor Go-Kart Program & Race starting September 2nd! 🛠️ Register now for hands-on engineering, skill development, and an exciting introduction to STEM!
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