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Slaughter-Backed Legislation Provides Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

Aug 28, 2019 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – To promote mental health care among law enforcement, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to raise awareness of common mental health issues and implement officer training courses on improving mental wellness. “Due to the...

Crespo Effort to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Schools Signed Into Law

Aug 28, 2019 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law from state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will provide school districts with additional tools to avert misconduct by educators and prevent the hiring of individuals with criminal records.“There is no more important job as a...

State Rep. Barbara Hernandez’s Legislation Combatting Trump Administration’s Attack on Food Stamps Now Law

Aug 28, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is fighting back against Donald Trump’s attempts to cut resources for struggling families, enacting a new law that will ensure families maintain access to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program...

Stuart Bill Requiring Health Insurers to Cover Donated Breast Milk Signed into Law

Aug 28, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, requiring health insurance providers to cover donated breast milk, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The new law will increase access to donated human breast milk, which...

Hernandez Visits Local Seniors to Answer Questions, Hear Feedback

Aug 28, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently met with local residents of Downer Place of LSSI in Aurora to talk about recently passed legislation, answer questions hear feedback and address concerns. Residents shared their thoughts regarding...

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