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Lake County House Democrats Secure Funding To Renovate Stevenson Home, Averting Destruction Of Historic Building

Jun 2, 2021 | Didech, Mason, Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Monday, the Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s annual budget for fiscal year 2022, which includes $1.1 million for necessary renovations for the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home at the request of the six Democrats who represent...

Mason Passes Responsible Budget, Fights for Economic Recovery, Environment and Health Care

Jun 1, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Following the end of the General Assembly’s legislative session, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting her work to spur economic recovery, strengthen health care, protect the environment, and create a balanced budget. “This session, I worked...

Mason Passes Bill to Expand Insurance Coverage for Cancer Prevention Screenings

May 28, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Residents may soon have easier access to lifesaving colorectal cancer prevention screenings under legislation passed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. Mason’s House Bill 2653 was voted out of the Senate yesterday and now goes to the governor’s desk...

Mason-Backed Bill to Strengthen Online Stalking Protections Passes Both Chambers

May 27, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – A measure championed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to better protect stalking victims from online harassment was approved by the House on Wednesday. The bill now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker for final approval. “As someone who has spent years working...

Mason Bill to Restore Benefits to LGBTQ Veterans Passes Both Chambers

May 26, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Today, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passed her measure out of the Senate to restore state benefits to LGBTQ veterans who have been denied access to them because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much...

Mason Bill to Restore Benefits to LGBTQ Veterans Passes Both Chambers

May 25, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Today, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passed her measure out of the Senate to restore state benefits to LGBTQ veterans who have been denied access to them because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Mason’s House Bill 1290 now goes to the...