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Mason Highlights Six Flags Vaccination Program

May 19, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing an opportunity for newly vaccinated residents to get free tickets to Six Flags amusement parks. “From very early on in this pandemic, we knew that developing vaccines and making them widely available would be...

Hernandez Combats Gun Violence, Passes Measure to Strengthen Firearm Restraining Orders in Illinois

May 19, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – As part of her ongoing efforts to improve gun safety laws in Illinois, state Rep Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, supported legislation that strengthens Illinois’ red flag laws, known as firearm restraining orders (FRO) to allow more family members to...

Collins Sponsors Legislation to Improve Forensic Sciences in the Criminal Justice System

May 18, 2021 | Collins

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help crime labs address the critical issues facing the evolving field of forensic science and improve forensic laboratory turn-around times in criminal investigations, state Rep. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago), sponsored legislation to create the...

Hirschauer Bill Supports Inclusive Health Care for LGBTQ Patients

May 18, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To combat discrimination and help doctors better meet the needs of their LGBTQ patients, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is sponsoring legislation that would mandate anti-bias training for health care professionals in Illinois. “Everyone...

Avelar Highlights Emergency Housing Assistance for Renters Affected by COVID-19

May 18, 2021 | Avelar

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To address ongoing concerns of housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, recently co-sponsored legislation to provide emergency rental assistance for residents of Illinois. “COVID-19 has...

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