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Canty Law Backing Local Fire Fighters, Promoting Government Transparency Signed into Law

Jul 24, 2024 | Canty

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, was signed into law last week. “When first responders don’t have the tools...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Bolsters Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, Reproductive Healthcare with New Law

Jul 24, 2024 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, secured legal protections for non- profits who receive menstrual products for distribution to underserved communities with a newmeasure that was signed into law last week. “Menstrual hygiene products are a basic...

Mason Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care

Jul 24, 2024 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. “Without exception, every person in our...

Hoffman Initiatives to Curb Catalytic Converter Theft, Strengthen Move Over Laws Signed by Governor

Jul 24, 2024 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A pair of initiatives led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Illinois Secretary of State were signed into law Friday, strengthening the state’s move over “Scott’s Law”zones and bringing increased scrutiny to catalytic converter...

Rep. Syed Makes Local Voices Heard, Delivers New Law to Help Modest-Income Families Make Ends Meet

Jul 22, 2024 | Syed

PALATINE, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed’s meeting with a local resident in need has led to a new law helping modest-income families make ends meet. Syed’s office worked closely with a constituent who identified a loophole that was unfairly disqualifying some...

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