OTTAWA, Ill. – As the only open neurodivergent member of the General Assembly, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, sat down Wednesday with 103.9 WLPO Morning Show’s Rod & Tom to discuss being autistic and what it’s like to be on the spectrum, along with a...
Springfield, Ill. – A measure to expand eligibility for home energy relief championed by state Rep. Amy Briel, D-Ottawa, will become available to Illinois households starting Oct. 1. “Seniors on fixed incomes are some of the hardest hit by inflation and by rising...
UTICA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday at her local town hall to discuss topics including rural healthcare access, rising energy costs, and the risk posed by federal cuts for an audience of over 50...
OTTAWA, Ill. – A new law passed recently will better protect survivors of sexual violence, thanks to legislation led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, that prohibits non-medical professionals from selling, marketing, promoting, advertising, or distributing a...
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to relieve a universal inconvenience Illinois farmers face during harvesting periods, a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will expand the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment and extend the period for commercial...
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...