PLAINFIELD, Ill. — More than 52,000 Illinoisans—including over 20,000 in Will County alone—have had medical debt paid under a law backed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D- Plainfield, clearing a backlog of $72 million facing working families and seniors. “Helping...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — In an effort to decrease prescription drug costs and expand access to lifesaving medications, Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to pass along rebate savings to patients. “Too often, high prices make it...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has introduced legislation that would prohibit politically motivated efforts to disrespect the flag, responding to a local incident in which a Will County official flew the American flag upside down outside in...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is supporting military families by moving legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to cut red tape regarding child care services for military families. “We always need to look for ways to...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is working to increase workforce development opportunities for people with autism by passing legislation to expand workforce training programs for people on the spectrum. “Our disability accommodations and...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is making turkey hunting easier and more accessible by passing legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to expand the range of firearms that can be used to hunt wild turkey. “For many...