SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer released the following statement: “The murder of Sonya Massey is an unacceptable tragedy, the likes of which we have seen far too often. She was a daughter, mother, and an integral part of her community—and her life mattered....
DECATUR, Ill. – New laws passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will eliminate up to $1 billion in families’ unpaid medical bills, and prevent past medical debt from hurting individuals’ credit scores. “Necessary medical care shouldn’t come with a crippling...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the passage of a balanced budget and the conclusion of the General Assembly’s spring session Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, reflected on her efforts to uplift Illinois’ families by cutting the cost of health care, supporting...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Monday, encouraging ongoing conversations by the U.S. Department of the Interior about commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot: “I’m glad that so many Central Illinois voices...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will have better access to affordable, adequate health care under a new measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aiming to reduce costs and hold insurance companies accountable. “For far too long, big health...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her longstanding efforts to improve health insurance network adequacy and hold big health insurance companies accountable, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation that will institute new rules to improve access to...