Stuart Makes AIM HIGH Education Grants Permanent

Jun 13, 2023 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A highly successful state pilot providing higher education grants to Illinois students is now permanent, thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. “Making higher education more affordable is arguably the best way there is to...

Ladisch Douglass Hails Health Care Funding in Budget

Jun 13, 2023 | Ladisch Douglass

WESTMONT, Ill. — Building on years of advocacy for affordable, accessible health care, state Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass, D-Elmhurst, is highlighting the significant investments in health care in the fiscal year 2024 budget. This includes funding for the Illinois...

Stava-Murray Library Freedom Bill Signed into Law

Jun 12, 2023 | Stava

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Politicians will be prevented from banning books in public libraries under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, and signed into law today by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Banning books is not something that should have...

Scherer Votes to Cap the Cost of Lifesaving Epi-Pens

Jun 12, 2023 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Lifesaving epi-pens will be more affordable under legislation passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, capping the cost of the allergy treatment at $60 per twin package. “People with allergies shouldn’t have to worry about the cost of their...