Manley Cracks Down on Unsafe School Disciplinary Practices

May 20, 2021 | Manley

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help keep students safe in schools, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, backed legislation that would phase out the use of dangerous restraints and “quiet rooms” to discipline students. “Students should not have to worry that school punishment...

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...