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...
Jul 11, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. “The Healthcare Protection Act is...
May 29, 2024 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A smart state budget that helps families meet rising costs, stronger youth employment protections, and better access to menstrual hygine products are among the major accomplishments state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting from the...
May 15, 2024 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed a measure to establish an educator preparation program that disberses stipends to students taking the curriculum, as well as teachers administering it. “I was lucky enough to grow up in Aurora...