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Yang Rohr Highlights Labor Day, Supports Key Legislation for Working Families
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As Labor Day Weekend approaches, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is highlighting key initiatives signed into law that will help support working families across Illinois.
Yednock Legislation to Support Correctional Officers Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to support law enforcement, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, sponsored legislation recently signed into law to protect gun ownership for Illinois Department of Correction (IDOC) employees who previously sought mental health treatment.
Slaughter-Backed Measure Address Insurance Coverage for Telehealth Services
CHICAGO –To ensure that Illinoisans can access affordable remote healthcare services, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will require insurance companies to provide policyholders coverage for telehealth services at a level equal to in-person services.
Hernandez Passes Gun Safety Measure to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Women living with, or formerly involved with, a potentially-violent partner will have more legal options following a law passed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which, among other things, expands Illinois’ firearms restraining order program.
Stuart Bill Targeting Costly Student Loans Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To tackle the student debt crisis, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, sponsored a bill that increases accountability for private loan companies and helps students make informed decisions about the loans they take to pay for college.
Vella Highlights Aid for Small Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to ensure small businesses are getting the support they need, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting the Back to Business Grant program, which provides financial support to businesses who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buckner Backs Measures to Increase South Side Birthing Options and Reduce Maternal Mortality Disparities
CHICAGO – South Side women will have access to more birthing options under new laws backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, to help reduce maternal mortality disparities.
Governor Signs Delgado’s Expansion of Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado’s (D-Chicago) bill, to streamline and expand opportunities for minority and women owned businesses, was signed into law by Governor Pritzker.
Yang Rohr Works with Local Students, Passes Law Aimed to Prevent Student Suicide
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, requires schools, public colleges and universities to include suicide and prevention hotline numbers on its student ID cards. Yang Rohr worked with local students from Naperville Central High School and their Beyond Charity organization to develop and ultimately pass this legislation.
Yednock-Sponsored Measure Allowing Expanded Development in Ottawa Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The City of Ottawa will now be able to use property near the Illinois and Michigan Canal for public and private business developments as part of new legislation sponsored by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa.
Gonzalez Files Legislation to Revoke School’s Recognition If They Don’t Follow Public Health Requirements
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect students from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, has filed legislation to enforce schools to follow state public health requirements or risk losing their recognition as a school.
Hirschauer Highlights New Vax Verify Program from Illinois Department of Public Health
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois residents can now check their vaccination status and pull up their vaccine card online through a new program from Illinois Department of Public Health and supported by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Vella Legislation Creating Local Journalism Task Force Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that local media is receiving the support they need, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation which was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that creates the Local Journalism Task Force.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Cracks Down on Physical Restraints and Forced Isolation of Students
AURORA, Ill. – Physically restraining and isolating children with behavioral problems will be banned in Illinois schools following a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which phases out these damaging measures.
Stuart Warns Against Online Housing Rental Frauds
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In response to recent reports of housing rental frauds, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, is informing residents how to report these crimes to state consumer protection and local law enforcement.
Stuart-Sponsored Bill to Provide Mental Health Resources for First Responders Signed into Law
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported a measure to provide resources on mental health for first responders by requiring the Illinois Department of Human Service (DHS) to create an online database and resource page.
LaPointe Measure Would Address IDES Overpayment, Return Money to Residents in Need
CHICAGO – Illinois residents who were overpaid by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), through no fault of their own and whose money was unfairly recouped, could receive a refund under state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe’s, D-Chicago, new proposal.
Senate and House Redistricting Committees Update Online Mapmaking Portal with New Census Information
Public encouraged to submit maps as lawmakers consider changes to legislative boundaries.