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Mason-Backed Investment Erases $1 Billion in Medical Debt for Illinoisans

Jul 25, 2024 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Reforms backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, eliminating up to $1 billion in families’ medical bills and preventing past debt from hurting individuals’ financial future are now law. “Persistent medical debt is a financial burden for working...

Buckner Issues Statement on Body Camera Footage of Murder of Sonya Massey

Jul 25, 2024 | Buckner

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the release of body camera footage showing the murder of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson: “The tragic and senseless death of Sonya Massey at the hands of...

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...

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