State Representative Mary Beth Canty, 54th District of IL. Office: 12 E Northwest Hwy Arlington Heights. Contact: [email protected]
Joined January 2023
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A new round of grant opportunities for businesses opens on 11/2.
Grants can assist small food suppliers in purchasing essential equipment
Learn more about applying at agr.illinois.gov/assistance/….
New Illinois bill targets college sexual assault policies nbcchicago.com/video/news/lo… via @nbcnewyork
National outrage about sexual assault at Cornell & UChicago shows us that we must do more. That’s why I sponsored HB4990, state legislation to strengthen protections for survivors and hold colleges accountable. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/KmZVtO8H5hw?is=tCNC…
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HB 4990 protects survivors from retaliation, strengthens victim support services and creates enforcement tools to hold institutions accountable when they fail victims. I thank @RepMBC, Sen. Guzman and advocates for working with our office to enhance protection for survivors.
Commentary: When a survivor finds the courage to come forward, their school should protect them, and, if it doesn’t, the law should hold that school accountable. chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…
When a survivor of sexual violence finds the courage to come forward, schools should protect them — and if it doesn’t, the law should hold that school accountable. In Illinois today, neither is guaranteed.
That’s why I'm sponsoring HB4990. Read my op-ed: chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…
While the federal government drives up costs with foreign wars and misguided trade policies, IL cut more than $600 million in taxes for over 950k families. In 2025, the IL Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) together saved recipients an average of $1,460.
LIHEAP applications are open now.
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new online IL Reproductive Health Care Hub centralizes resources for people making decisions about their health. Info on accessing & paying for care, along with an outline of patient rights in IL, will be a great step for reproductive freedom.
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Everyone working in state government has a responsibility to help root out the culture of harassment in Springfield. I’m encouraged to see our new acting LIG taking this issue seriously.
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I am proud to receive a 100% voting record in INA’s 2026 legislative priorities!
The INA’s legislative scorecard tracks votes on issues that matter to nurses, patients & the community, including: -healthcare access
-Labor rights
-workplace safety
-consumer protections
We need real ethics reform to empower the next Legislative Inspector General and finally root out the culture of harassment in Springfield. This work is not over. Watch my interview with @wgn here: tinyurl.com/WGNthepoint
I am proud to be the House sponsor of this law that puts new safeguards in place to protect both children and families. Read the full article here: chicagotribune.com/2026/09/0…
While the federal administration doubles down on stripping our invaluable educators of professional degrees and other opportunities for critical student aid, Illinois is standing up for teachers and our future educator workforce.
These latest reports raise additional serious concerns about LIG McCuskey’s conduct, both during and since the Benton investigation. He has shown repeatedly that he lacks the temperament and approach the job requires. He should step down, or the LEC should remove him.
Lobbyist says Illinois ethics watchdog breached confidentiality in Harry Benton sexual harassment investigation chicagotribune.com/2026/08/2…
Happy Women’s Equality Day! Here’s to continuing to lift each other up and make sure every woman has the opportunity to succeed and have her voice heard!
I am proud to announce that I just received a 100% 2026 Enviro Scorecard rating from the IEC. My voting record shows my commitment to fighting climate change, clean air & water & protecting the open spaces. I believe that we need to be leaving the world better than we found it.
Starting 8/7- 8/16,state sales tax will be reduced on school/office supplies & certain clothing/shoes. This sales tax holiday is about easing the burden of B2S shopping & ensuring that education is not jeopardized. For qualifying items, visit: tax.illinois.gov/research/pu…
Teachers deserve fair evals and by outsourcing that process to AI, we do a disservice to both the dedicated teachers and students. Signing this bill into law will help prevent our teachers from being subject to standards that can restrict how they instruct their students.
Across this country, states are passing laws that treat essential healthcare as a crime. With the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, Illinois is saying: not here. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/ZHaGbdY9a_E?is=brG2…