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Manley Continues Fight to Limit Use of Harmful Ethylene Oxide

Jan 21, 2020 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a measure supported by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, industrial facilities that sterilize medical equipment will face further oversight and be required to limit their use of dangerous chemicals like ethylene oxide. “Ethylene oxide is a...

Pappas Pushes for Reform to Scrap Metal Sales, Equality for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Jan 21, 2020 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Small businesses and entrepreneurs selling scrap metal will receive assistance thanks to the work of state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, who is pushing for legislation requiring precise weighing and payment in all sales of scrap metal. “Our local...

LaPointe, Martwick to Co-Lead Mental Health Seminar with National Alliance on Mental Illness

Jan 21, 2020 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – Working to remove stigma towards mental health, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is gearing up to co-lead with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, an upcoming Mental Health 101 Seminar with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Tuesday,...

Didech Seeks to Eliminate Golden Parachutes for Lawmakers, Advocates for Stronger Accountability

Jan 21, 2020 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to help restore public faith in state government, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is backing legislation to eliminate a golden parachute that allows lawmakers to collect an entire month’s salary when they resign. “No lawmaker can...

Costa Howard Backs Measure to Close Lawmaker Pay Loophole

Jan 21, 2020 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To stop politicians from gaming the system by timing their retirements to grab an additional taxpayer-funded paycheck, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is backing a new initiative to prohibit legislators from receiving a full month’s...

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