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Burke-Backed Initiative to Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment through Education Passes House

May 22, 2019 | Burke_K

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking a crucial step toward ending sexual assault and harassment, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, worked to pass legislation through the Illinois House that will require sex education courses to teach students the concept and importance...

State Rep. Walker Backs Legislation Updating State’s Suicide Prevention Plan

May 22, 2019 | Walker

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing the immense personal, familial and societal trauma resulting from suicide deaths, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, has co-sponsored legislation which would update Illinois’ suicide prevention strategy.“In 2017, suicide...

Gordon-Booth On Key Negotiating Team Working for Capital Infrastructure

May 22, 2019 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement on the importance of passing a capital infrastructure plan:“As too many roads and bridges across Illinois reach their usable lifespan and beyond, it...

Didech Backs Major Gun Safety Reform

May 22, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to stopping senseless violence from taking place in communities across Illinois, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is sponsoring legislation that will modernize gun safety laws and the tools available to law enforcement, and...

Halpin Works to Expand Veterans’ Benefits to Include Military Families

May 21, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Spouses and children of active-duty service members members and veterans would be eligible for the military discount on purchases including clothing, auto parts and other essentials under legislation sponsored by state Rep Mike Halpin, D-Rock...

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