Stuart Backs Measure to Combat Opioid Crisis

May 20, 2021 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to prevent drug manufacturers and doctors from fueling the opioid crisis, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently voted to pass a measure that expands Illinois’ prescription monitoring program, which helps to track...

Slaughter Highlights Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

May 20, 2021 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – To address the digital divide and ensure that families throughout the community have access to internet and digital resources, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is promoting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit...

Vella-Supported Bill to Crack Down on Scams Targeting Veterans

May 20, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that would warn veterans if they are paying for a service they could receive for free from other sources. “Veterans are entitled to a number of different services, but unfortunately not every...

Hernandez Shares New Rental Relief Program

May 20, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging tenants and landlords who have experienced financial hardship because of the pandemic to apply for relief funding through the new Illinois Rental Payment Program. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been...