Aug 9, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing a new round of grants from the Secretary of State’s office that will support local libraries, including the Aurora Public Library District and the Messenger Public Library of North Aurora. “These...
Aug 9, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. — A measure eliminating the state grocery tax and cutting costs on essential purchases that was backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was signed into law onMonday. “Nearly every person in our community depends on regular trips to grocery...
Jul 30, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – A new measure carried by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law today. “Our children deserve robust protections if they...
Jul 25, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Reforms backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, eliminating up to $1 billion in families’ medical bills and preventing past debt from hurting individuals’ financialfuture, are now law. “Vital medical procedures and lifesaving prescriptions are...
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...
Jul 15, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing a third round of firearm restraining order enforcement grants-totaling $1.5 million-to law enforcement agencies across the state following a law state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, fought for. “Further...