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Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism

Apr 27, 2021 | Ammons, Buckner, Collins, Davis, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Greenwood, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....

Black Caucus Celebrates Signing of Historic Reforms to Advance Economic Access, Equity and Opportunity

Mar 23, 2021 | Buckner, Davis, Harper, Meyers-Martin, West

CHICAGO — As Illinois works to build an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a slate of reforms spearheaded by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) to expand economic access, equity and opportunity. “These measures...

Pappas Fights for Affordable Health Care, Supports Health Insurance Research

Jun 1, 2020 | West

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – This past session, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a measure that seeks to explore potential solutions to make health insurance more affordable for Illinois residents. “The COVID-19 outbreak has shined a light on the devastating...

West Backs Spending Plan Focused on COVID-19 Crisis, Health Care Priorities

May 24, 2020 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Sunday at the conclusion of this spring’s session: “As we continue to grapple with the challenges posed by COVID-19, I want to thank the nurses, doctors and first responders who...

West Reflects on Budget Address, Looks Ahead to Focusing on Funding Priorities

Feb 19, 2020 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address: “This year’s budgeting process will require tough decisions, but it must reflect the priorities and values of our state...

West Looks toward New Legislative Session Following Pritzker Address

Jan 29, 2020 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State speech Wednesday: “This week marks the beginning of a new effort to address the challenges that families face every day in Rockford...

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