Halpin Fights for Mental Health Safety on College Campuses

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is addressing the spread of mental health problems on college campuses with his passage of legislation requiring public colleges to develop robust systems of support for students who may be experiencing mental...

Halpin Promotes Fair Pay for Teachers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is helping secure fair pay for teachers and working to address a shortage of teachers across Illinois by backing legislation increasing their salaries in the coming years.“Teachers have one of the most...

Halpin Fighting to Expand Job Opportunities for Veteran Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families of military veterans would have more job opportunities under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which restores a hiring credit for employers of military personnel and expands the measure to cover their spouses’...

Halpin Works to Reduce College Costs for Veterans

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans would have more affordable access to higher education under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which allows out-of-state veterans attending public universities in Illinois to attend at the cost of an Illinois resident....