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Hernandez Fighting to Lower Prescription Drug Costs with New Law Cracking Down on Pharma Middlemen

Aug 1, 2025 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – Families and seniors will see relief from prescription drug price gouging under a new law passed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, cracking down on the tactics big pharma middlemen use to artificially inflate the cost of lifesaving medications....

Briel Stands With Nationwide Teamsters Strike, Pickets Alongside Teamsters Local 179

Aug 1, 2025 | Briel

OTTAWA, Ill. – A strong proponent for workers’ rights and safety, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined 25 union workers of Teamsters Local 179 and over 100 United Auto Workers (UAW) Wednesday in response to Republic Services refusal to negotiate fair...

Hoffman Highlights $500,000 in Grants Supporting Local Police and Fire, Storm Drain Engineering and Economic Development

Jul 17, 2025 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Local communities are taking advantage of $500,000 in state grants pushed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to purchase new equipment for police and fire, support storm drain engineering in Stookey Township and encourage economic development for...

Canty Public Safety Measure Suspending Licenses of Uncooperative Defendants Signed into Law

Jul 17, 2025 | Canty

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, that requires the suspension of the drivers’ licenses of defendants who fail to appear in court for traffic offenses was signed into law earlier this week. “The safety of...

Ryan Fighting to Lower Prescription Drug Costs with New Law Cracking Down on Pharma Middlemen

Jul 17, 2025 | Ryan

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – Families and seniors will see relief from prescription drug price gouging under a new law passed by state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, cracking down on the tactics big pharma middlemen use to artificially inflate the cost of lifesaving...

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