Jul 8, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Students with epilepsy will be safer at school under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that went into effect on July 1. Mason sponsored the Seizure Smart School Act, a measure that creates new seizure training requirements for all...
Jul 7, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to bring additional civics education to Illinois middle schools went into effect on Wednesday. “While students already take one civics course in high school, that’s often the first and only time...
Jul 2, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting the state’s newly launched Business Interruption Grants program and urging local business owners to apply. “After months of operating at limited capacity or having to suspend service entirely, our...
Jun 30, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – In recognition of PTSD Awareness Month, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is advocating for greater post-traumatic stress disorder resources and awareness. “While many people think of PTSD as something that primarily affects combat veterans, it can...
Jun 23, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Households struggling to make rent or mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic will see some relief under the new state budget backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, and recently signed into law. “This crisis has caused financial hardships...
Jun 22, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement on Monday: “On Wednesday, the Lake County Health Department, Village of Gurnee and City of Waukegan completed their multi-phase ethylene oxide testing plan. I would like to thank each of...