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Latino Caucus Urges Action on Reproductive Health Act

May 20, 2019 | Andrade, Arroyo, Crespo, Guzzardi, Hernandez B, Hernandez L, Mah, Moeller, Ortiz, Ramirez, Villa, Villanueva, Zalewski

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the egregious attacks on women’s reproductive rights by extremist politicians around the country, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement urging for action on the Reproductive Health Act:“We are...

Mah Sponsors Measure to Increase Access to Cutting-Edge Cancer Research, Care in Illinois

May 13, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cancer patients would have greater access to innovative treatment technology under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, supporting the accreditation of an additional National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in...

Mah-Backed Measure to Help Students with Loan Debt Passes House

Apr 22, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students and graduates would be able to refinance their student loans at low interest rates through a system run by the state treasurer’s office under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which recently passed the...

Mah Introduces Measure to Initiate Census Outreach

Apr 8, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – One year ahead of the 2020 Census, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, has introduced a measure that would help ensure a complete and accurate count of everyone living in Illinois.“Due to language barriers and concerns about data privacy, many...

Mah Passes Bill to Expand SNAP-Eligible Foods for Vulnerable Families

Apr 2, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Elderly, disabled and homeless families without the ability to prepare their own meals would be able to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase hot and prepared food under legislation sponsored by state Rep....

Mah Fighting to Protect Immigrant Tenants from Landlord Harassment

Apr 1, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois landlords would be prohibited from using tenants’ immigration status as a means of harassment or retaliation under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago. “Immigrant families who contribute to our economy and the...

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