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Morris Advances Budget Centered on Stability, Care, and Economic Relief for Vulnerable Illinois Communities

Jun 1, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported a state budget this spring that prioritizes targeted investments in housing stability, health care access, violence prevention, and youth services while maintaining fiscal responsibility and...

Morris Bill to Improve Protections for Rideshare and App-Based Drivers Sent to Governor

Jun 1, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has successfully moved legislation to the governor’s desk aimed at strengthening protections for rideshare and app-based transportation workers. “Rideshare drivers have done essential work for too long...

Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Sent to Governor

May 29, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that improves access to healthcare, expands education, and clarifies workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause. “For too long, menopause has...

Morris Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor

May 21, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that would protect Illinois patients from losing their homes because of unpaid medical debt. “No one should fear losing their home because they needed medical...

Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois

May 12, 2026 | Ford, Morris

CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s...

Morris Sends Key Legislation to Senate to Expand Healthcare Access, Strengthen Oversight, and Invest in Communities

Apr 24, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has passed several key pieces of legislation out of the House, sending measures to the Senate that aim to strengthen communities, improve public health, and expand protections for residents across...

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