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Hernandez-Backed Legislation Expanding Grants to Future Teachers Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Hernandez L

AURORA, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which expands grants for teachers planning on working in hard-to-staff school districts, was recently signed into law.“Illinois has suffered through a pretty significant teacher shortage in the...

Greenwood-Supported Task Force Will Review Infant and Maternal Mortality among African Americans

Aug 22, 2019 | Greenwood

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Alarmed at the national disproportionate trend of maternal deaths among black women, state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, spearheaded the creation of a task force that will bring together health officials to provide recommendations to...

Halpin Legislation to Ensure Students with Diabetes Have Access to Lifesaving Medication Now Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is helping ensure the safety of children with diabetes with a new law allowing schools to maintain a supply of potentially lifesaving medication to manage blood-sugar levels.These changes are in response to...

“I Felt Really Empowered”: Freshman Lawmaker Reflects on First Legislative Session

Aug 22, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, IL – The Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus will be providing a series of member highlights, beginning with State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen wrapping up her first, and one of the more historic legislative sessions in Illinois history.Edly-Allen entered...

Stuart Measure to Raise Minimum Salary for Teachers Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to increase the minimum salary for teachers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week. “Time and time again, I hear that teaching is one of the most important professions...

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