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Avelar Spotlights Pharmacy Announcement Expanding Mifepristone Access
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement in response to recent news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores:
LaPointe, Feigenholtz Collaborate to Expand Access to Critical Mental Health Care
SPRINGFIELD– State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, other legislators, mental health advocates, and psychiatrists met Thursday, Mar. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol’s Blue Room to discuss the importance of House Bill 2456/Senate Bill 1636. The legislation seeks to remove prior authorization and other utilization management controls of medications for Illinois Medicaid patients suffering from serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.
Ammons Applauds Pharmacy Announcement Expanding Access to Reproductive Health Medication
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement in response to recent news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores:
Olickal Spotlights Increased Reproductive Health Care Access in Illinois
SKOKIE, Ill. — State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, issued the following statement in
response to recent news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving
reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores
LaPointe, Feigenholtz to Host Press Conference on Mental Health Legislation, Slashing Prior Restrictions
SPRINGFIELD– State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, other legislators, mental health advocates, and psychiatrists will hold a press conference on Thursday, Mar. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol’s Blue Room. Participants will discuss the importance of House Bill 2456/Senate Bill 1636, which would remove prior authorization and other utilization management controls of medications for Illinois Medicaid patients suffering from serious mental illness.
Canty Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some Illinois stores:
Buckner Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some Illinois stores:
Andrade: Reproductive Reforms Needed to Address Gaps in Care
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores: CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some of their Illinois stores:
Gordon-Booth Highlights New Paratransit Vehicles Coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting state support to help the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District secure three new paratransit vehicles under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program.
Canty Lays Out Agenda for Coming Months, Focuses on Cutting Property Taxes, Government Transparency, Childcare
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is laying out her agenda for coming months, namely to focus on cutting property taxes, promoting government transparency, and bolstering support for childcare and other pro-family measures.
Gill Volunteers at Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast, Supports Law Enforcement
CHICAGO – In support of local law enforcement, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, volunteered at the Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast earlier this week, helping to raise funds for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation as it helps officers purchase lifesaving...
Manley Highlights Upcoming Deadline for Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that seniors are getting the property tax relief that the law entitles them to, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging homeowners over the age of 65 to take advantage of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program.
Hoffman and Belt Visit Shiloh, Highlight Work Together to Support Community
SHILOH, Ill. – State Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Shiloh’s Village Board of Trustees’ Committee at Large meeting Monday to discuss state support for local projects, including $4 million for a new police station to reflect the needs of the growing community.
Ammons Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal, Prioritizes Policy Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address last Wednesday:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold ‘First Friday’ Event to Cover Spring and Summer Park District Programs
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be hosting Fox Valley and Batavia Park Districts at her Monthly ‘First Friday’ event this Friday, March 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1 E. Benton Street, Suite 101 in Aurora.
Canty Applauds PARC Funding For Improved Recreational Spaces
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, is applauding recent funding to the Arlington Heights community from the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC).
Andrade: Property Tax Reforms Needed to Keep Seniors in their Homes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Andrade, D-Chicago, backed proposed legislation to protect low-income seniors from property tax increases, keeping more seniors in the homes they’ve lived in for years.