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Fine & LaPointe to expand health insurance reform protections for Illinois consumers
SPRINGFIELD – To enhance existing protections for Illinois residents in need of health and behavioral health care, State Senator Laura Fine and State Representative Lindsey LaPointe are sponsoring a measure to expand mental health care coverage, strengthen consumer protections and increase accountability in the health insurance industry.
Blue Room Thursday: Ford Highlights Overdose Prevention Site Pilot Program Effort
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the opportunity to save lives, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will lead a Blue Room press conference with advocates Thursday to discuss his proposal for the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create and implement an Overdose Prevention Site pilot program.
Rep. Rick Ryan Fights to Reign in Property Taxes, Lower Financial Burdens on Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is fighting to reign in property taxes with a new measure that caps property tax increases for Illinois homeowners.
Scherer-Backed Measure Protect Seniors from Predatory Insurance Companies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently filed a consumer protection measure aimed at protecting older adults and patients at risk of exploitation from deceptive sales tactics by insurance companies.
Canty Joins Working Group Focused on Property Tax Relief, Easing Costs on Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, continuing her work cutting costs for working families, was named to a legislative working group dedicated to finding new reforms for Illinois’ property tax system.
Rep. Nabeela Syed Joins Working Group Focused on Property Tax Relief, Easing Costs for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, is taking another major step towards her goal of easing financial burdens for Illinois families by joining a new working group devoted to property tax reform.
Hoffman and Belt Highlight Release of State Funds in Support of MetroLink Extension to MidAmerica Airport
MASCOUTAH, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D- Swansea, are highlighting the recent release of $31 million in state support toward the construction of the MetroLink light rail extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.
Katz Muhl Passes Freshwater Conservation Bill Out of Key Committee, Measure Moves to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, is working to preserve access to clean drinking water by unanimously passing a bill out of the House Energy & Environment Committee expanding the use of treated water for industrial purposes in order to conserve our supply of freshwater for individual use.
Harper to Hold Agriculture Committee Hearing about D.C. Policies Impacting Illinois Farmers and Food Prices
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will put a spotlight on how actions in our nation’s capital will impact Illinois farmers and food at a hearing of the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee on Tuesday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. The committee will be held in Room 115 of the State Capitol in Springfield and live streamed on ilga.gov.
Avelar Appointed to Pensions Working Group
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, will lead an effort to secure a competitive, sustainable retirement for teachers, public safety workers, and others who serve our communities as a member of the new House Pensions Working Group.
Ford to Stand with Overdose Prevention Advocates Friday in Opposition to Harmful Medicaid Cuts, Discuss Consequences
CHICAGO – Alarmed that possible federal cuts to Medicaid would reverse gains in overdose prevention efforts and put lives at risk, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join advocates at a press conference Friday to urge a better path forward in Washington.
Crawford Calls for Well Funded Higher Education Amid Trump’s Threats to Undermine Illinois Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, joined fellow legislators and representatives from Illinois higher education institutions for a call to attention to existential threats to public higher education under President Donald Trump.
Blue Room: Ford Joins Higher Ed Stakeholders to Encourage Continued Federal Support, Reaffirm Commitment to Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned that changes on the federal level could impact higher education funding and limit opportunities for students, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join representatives from state universities and higher education organizations Thursday to oppose potential federal cuts and reaffirm the state’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
Crawford Cracks Down on Nuisance Telemarketing, Auto-Dialer Schemes with New Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is cracking down on unsolicited telemarketer calls that bombard people with unnecessary and often fraudulent offers by introducing tough new phone privacy legislation.
Ness Invites Fourth Graders to Give ‘Say Bye to Plastic’ Presentation in Springfield
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, invited four fourth graders from Butler Elementary School in Springfield to share their presentation, “Say Bye to Plastic,” with representatives at the State Capitol.
Lisa Hernandez Stands with Tradeswomen for 2nd Annual AFL CIO Takeover Day, Authors Passionate Defense of Workers Rights on House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, joined tradeswomen from across Illinois at the Capitol to rally support for construction and building tradespeople targeted by President Trump’s attacks on equity programs and workers rights.
Harper Responds to State Losing Two Important Agriculture Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that they are removing federal funds, resulting in the loss of the Illinois EATS Program and the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program:
Manley Bill Refines Accounting Licensure, Expands Pathways for Professionals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to expand pathways for certified public accountants (CPAs) to work in Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring a bill that would add two additional methods for CPAs to gain licensure and make it easier for non-residents to provide CPA services in the state.