Sep 5, 2024 | Morris
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation championed by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, streamlining technological innovation at state agencies in order to provide better, more efficient services is now law. “During the pandemic, we all saw just how critical our...
Aug 14, 2024 | Morris
CHICAGO – Debajo de una nueva ley por la Rep. estatal Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, pacientes con cáncer, alopecia, o una condición que resulta en la pérdida del pelo tendrían derecho a una peluca o prótesis de pelo anualmente. “Cuando alguien pierde su pelo por una...
May 28, 2024 | Morris
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, a dedicated advocate for improving healthcare in Illinois, successfully championed the passage of Senate Bill 1779 through the legislature. This measure establishes a Medication Aide Program in the state,...
May 14, 2024 | Morris
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is improving treatment for cancer patients in Illinois by requiring health insurance providers in the state to cover the cost of at least one prosthesis or artificial hair device each year. “The loss of...
Apr 22, 2024 | Morris
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that will modernize technology procurement and accessibility matters by shifting their oversight from individual agencies to the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). “During...
Apr 20, 2024 | Morris
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is increasing the scrutiny applied to the sale or discontinuation of services at county-operated nursing homes to ensure low-income and at-risk populations’ access to care. “The abrupt closure of nursing homes...