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Morris Supports Healthcare Bill Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Nov 17, 2025 | Morris

CHICAGO — State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, backed a bill that aims to relieve high mental health services costs by increasing coverage for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for patients who receive treatment labeled as out-of-network. “Coming from a...

Hernandez Passes ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities

Nov 17, 2025 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, delivered transformational ‘clean slate’ justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing and education by creating an automatic...

Stuart Commends Groundbreaking of Vivian’s Village Phase Two

Nov 17, 2025 | Stuart

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Katie Stuart attended the groundbreaking of Phase Two of Vivian’s Village, an affordable housing development focused on expanding community health through stable housing, access to care and support services. ...

Briel Celebrates Illinois Support of Human Trafficking Survivors, Highlights Policy Work

Nov 10, 2025 | Briel

OTTAWA, Ill.—State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is applauding recent news that Illinois received an ‘A’ rating for its support provided to human trafficking survivors, while highlighting a bill she recently passed that ensures prospective foster or adoptive...

Briel Bill Seeks to Lower Energy and Utility Costs

Nov 10, 2025 | Briel

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel, D-Ottawa, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term...

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