2011 press releases
November 4, 2011 - May Named Chairman of the Illinois House Environment and Energy Committee
October 28, 2011 - May Legislation To Close Blatant Loophole in Taxpayer-Funded Pension System Passes House
October 19, 2011 - May Selected to Attend Wireless University Communications Policy Seminar
October 5, 2011 - May Introduces Legislation To Stop Abuse of Taxpayer Funded Pension System, Close Blatant Loophole
September 28, 2011 - State Rep. Karen May: Not Running for Reelection
September 8, 2011 - May Introduces Legislation Requiring Caretakers to Report Missing Children
September 6, 2011 - May Measure Keeping Guns from Crime Suspects Signed Into Law
August 31, 2011 - May Measure to Save Taxpayer Dollars and Reduce Pension Abuse Signed Into Law
August 25, 2011 - May Law Ensures Continued Funding of Emergency Services
August 19, 2011 - May Backed Legislation to Protect Funerals of Fallen Soldiers Signed into Law
August 17, 2011 - May Pension Reforms to Save Taxpayers Dollars Signed into Law
August 5, 2011 - May Holds Autism and Developmental Disabilities Forum
July 25, 2011 - Rep. May to Hold Public Hearing on Recent Power Outages
July 20, 2011 - May Initiatives to Improve Electric Car Use Signed into Law
July 18, 2011 - May To Hold Resource Fair and Forum on Autism and Developmental Disabilities
July 7, 2011 - May Legislation to Protect Most Vulnerable Signed Into Law
July 6, 2011 - May Approves Budget Cuts with Citizen Input
June 22, 2011 - May To Hold "Town Hall" Meeting
June 10, 2011 - May Urges Qualifying Small Businesses to Register for Job Creation Tax Credit
May 5, 2011 - May Pleased as Concealed Carry Bill Fails
April 29, 2011 - May Hosting Education Reform Discussion
April 29, 2011 - May Backed Legislation Increases Transparency
April 28, 2011 - May Pushes for Prompt Deposit of Funds
April 21, 2011 - May Bill Limiting Public Pension Boosts Passes House
April 14, 2011 - May Passes Pension Reforms to Save Taxpayers’ Money
March 30, 2011 - May Urges Local Companies to Apply for Federal Green Energy Grants
March 22, 2011 - May: "Keep Looking for Cuts"
March 18, 2011 - May Expands Access to Quality Healthcare for All
March 17, 2011 - May Pushes for Legislation to Shield Funeral Attendees from Protesters
March 10, 2011 - May Bill to Keeps Guns from Crime Suspects Unanimously Passes House
March 10, 2011 - May Pushes for Campaign Contribution Limits
March 4, 2011 - May's Call for Fiscal Responsibility Gains Traction
March 2, 2011 - May Advocates for Accountability and Reform
February 25, 2011 - May Reminds Seniors to Re-Apply for Property Tax Exemptions
February 25, 2011 - Legislators Host Public Forum to Gain Perspective on Public Pensions at the State and National Level
February 16, 2011 - May: "Keep Looking for Cuts"
February 10, 2011 - May Legislation Keeps Suspects from Guns
January 31, 2011 - May, Biss Host Business Roundtable Discussion
January 26, 2011 - May Backed Medicaid Reforms Signed by Governor
January 25, 2011 - May Sworn In to Fifth Term
January 24, 2011 - May: Recall Should Apply to all Elected Officials
January 10, 2011 - May Approves Reforms to Medicaid System
2010 press releases
October 26, 2010 - Illinois Representative Karen May Awarded U.S. Green Building Council’s 2010 Leadership Award
October 25, 2010 - Rep. May to Receive U.S. Green Building Council Leadership Award
September 30, 2010 - Rep. May Says, “METRA Heard Your Voices!”
September 22, 2010 - Rep. May Receives “Friend of Agriculture” Award
September 22, 2010 - Rep. May Honored for Legislative Work by Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization
August 11, 2010 - Rep. May Creates Medicaid Task Force
May 10, 2010 - Rep. May Named Chair of the Illinois House Renewable Energy Committee
April 2, 2010 - Rep. May Supports Legislation to Revamp State Government Pension System
March 17, 2010 - May Passes Medicaid Reforms to Save Money While Improving Services
February 16, 2010 - Karen May Proposes Ban on Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving
February 1, 2010 - State Rep. Karen May Joins Nationwide Effort Calling for Energy Action Now
2009 press releases
November 12, 2009 - May Leads Drive to Support Ft. Sheridan Troops in Afghanistan
October 9, 2009 - May Brings Green Thinking Group Together
September 10, 2009 - May Legislation to Expand Industrial Recycling Signed Into Law
June 18, 2009 - Governor Signs Rep. May’s Bill, Extending Access to Health Care Coverage for Laid-Off Workers
May 22, 2009 - May Rejects Pay Increase, Votes for Reform
May 22, 2009 - May Passes Bill to Expand Industrial Recycling
May 14, 2009 - Patrick Collins to Join Area Legislators for Ethics Reform Discussion
May 5, 2009 - May Will Convene Panel to Examine Swine Flu Outbreak
April 27, 2009 - May Joins Forces with Governor to Urge Illinois Schools to Go Green
January 6, 2009 - Rep. May Offers College Scholarships
2008 press releases
December 12, 2008 - Measure to Require Insurance Plans Cover Autism Becomes Law
November 20, 2008 - May Passes Measure to Require Insurance Plans Cover Autism
September 4, 2008 - May Launches Green Schools Initiative for U.S. Green Building Council
August 29, 2008 - May Calls for Increased State Police Patrols as Edens Expressway Reopens
July 15, 2008 - May Urges Senate to Reject Pay Raises
July 1, 2008 - May Honored for having Most Independent Voting Record
June 12, 2008 - May Passes Measure That Reduces Hospital Charges for the Uninsured
May 28, 2008 - May Continues Efforts to Help Consumers Pay Less at the Pump
May 5, 2008 - May Receives Award for Improving Lung Health
April 11, 2008 - May Bill Expands Green Cleaning Requirements
March 25, 2008 - Suburban Representatives Host Hearing on State Finances and the Budget
March 17, 2008 - May Passes Bill to Expand Preventative Health Care for High Risk Citizens
March 12, 2008 - May Earns Top Voting Record for Environment
January 31, 2008 - SuperTuesday State Legislators Challenge Candidates to Restore Great Lakes
January 8, 2008 - Rep. May Offers College Scholarships
2007 press releases
November 16, 2007 - May, Environment Illinois Continue Fight for Clean Car Standards
October 5, 2007 - Rep. May Travels to Israel with Project Interchange to Focus on Energy Issues
September 17, 2007 - Hamos, May and Nekritz to Hold Hearing on Impact of Budget Cuts
August 20, 2007 - May Environment and Health Measures Become Law
August 13, 2007 - May Helps Pass Budget to Prevent State Government Shutdown
July 30, 2007 - May Will Lead CoolGlobes Tour with Project Creator
July 24, 2007 - May Opposes BP Dumping Toxics in Lake
May 17, 2007 - May Expands Illinois Comprehensive Health Care Plan to Cover Mammograms, Contraception
May 9, 2007 - Rep. May Works to Bring Ethanol Gas Pumps to North Shore
April 26, 2007 - Rep. May Passes Bills to Clean State House
April 4, 2007 - Rep. May Passes Ban on Internet Prescribing
March 29, 2007 - May to Host Community Meeting on Statewide Video Franchising Legislation
March 23, 2007 - May Passes Three Bills for Health and Environment
February 16, 2007 - May Elected Co-Chair of Conference of Women Legislators
February 13, 2007 - May to Hold New Office Open House
February 2, 2007 - Rep. May Earns Park District Honor
January 31, 2007 - Rep. May Offers College Scholarships
January 26, 2007 - May Pushes for State Smoking Ban
2006 press releases 
February 23, 2006 - May Brings Funding for New Health Clinic to Highland Park
March 6, 2006 - May Legislation to Protect Patients from Aggressive Billing Passes House
March 28, 2006 - May Legislation to Remove Mercury Switches from End-of-Life Vehicles Unanimously Passes Senate
April 19, 2006 - May Introduces Legislation Requiring Political Calls to Identify Their Source
May 1, 2006 - Representative Karen May’s Mercury Switch Bill Signed by the Governor on Earth Day
June 26, 2006 - May Speaks at Shared Air Summit with John Kerry in Toronto, Canada
August 10, 2006 - May Hosts Ethanol/Clean Fuel Summit
August 21, 2006 - Rep. May Honored by IVI for Legislative Voting Record
2005 press releases
April 6, 2005 - May Legislation Requiring Schools to Improve Air Quality Passes House
May 11, 2005 - May Education Bill Passes House
May 24, 2005 - May Legislation Allowing Mothers of Deceased Children to Obtain Clean Birth Certificates Clears House
May 30, 2005 - May Backed Measure to Close Gun Show Loophole Passes House
September 12, 2005 - May Praises Local Leadership in Hurricane Relief Efforts
December 20, 2005 - May Legislation Creating New Children’s Environmental Health Officer Goes into Effect New Year’s Day
