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Yang Rohr Sponsors New Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Eliminate Stigma Associated with Addiction
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Within the last couple of years, addressing the issues of prescription drug addiction and overdoses has become more important than ever before. As families throughout the country battle this issue, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is supporting legislation that would prevent citizens who are experiencing an overdose from being prosecuted or charged with possession if they’re trying to get emergency medical assistance.
Ness Brings Redistricting Committee to McHenry County to Hear Local Input
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to McHenry County on Friday, April 9 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be held virtually.
Hirschauer Advances Measure to Improve Financial Literacy, Access to Financial Education Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed legislation out of a key House committee last week aimed at increasing financial education in schools, with a special focus on closing gaps in financial literacy that exist across income groups.
Mason Calls for Additional Small Business Assistance
GURNEE, Ill. – Small businesses would be guaranteed a quarter of all federal coronavirus relief dollars received by the state under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Redistricting Committee Chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging members of the public and advocates to participate in the process of creating new districts by sharing testimony at the committee’s upcoming regional hearings beginning this week.
Stuart Working to Cut Trailer Registration Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is working to reverse the increase in license plate fees for small trailers, having introduced legislation that would reduce the annual registration fee from $118 to $18.
Ness Supports Legislation to Increase Prescription Drug Affordability
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, recently supported legislation that would create a prescription drug repository program, allowing for unused, unopened prescription drugs to be donated and distributed to patients.
Yednock Sponsors Resolution to Investigate LaSalle Veterans Home After COVID-19 Outbreak
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to bring transparency and accountability following the tragic loss of life at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, has co-sponsored a resolution to have the Auditor General conduct a performance review of the State’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Veterans’ Home.
Manley Introduces Legislation Protecting Seniors from Telemarketing
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her continued efforts to advocate for and protect seniors, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced legislation prohibiting telemarketers from soliciting individuals over the age of 65.
Hernandez Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at East Aurora High School
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with VNA Aurora and East Aurora High School to provide COVID-19 vaccines to members in the community on Monday, March 29.
Vella-Supported Legislation to End Legislator Salary Loophole
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to put an end to wasteful government practices in Springfield, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that would prohibit legislators from getting paid for a full-months’ work for working as little as one day.
Stuart Bill to Increase Voting Accessibility Advances in Senate
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois Senate approved today a measure introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to make voting more accessible by extending the use of ballot drop boxes and allowing for curbside voting in future elections.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Passage of Health Care Reform Measures, Marking the Final Pillar of an Agenda Addressing Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating passage of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a broad-based measure addressing challenges facing Illinois families including health care access, infant and maternal mortality, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and hospital access in low-income communities.
Stuart Bill Would Provide Tax Break for Back-to-School Shopping
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Families would save some money during back-to-school shopping season under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to lower the sales tax on clothing and school supplies for a designated week at the beginning of August.
Vella Fights to Freeze Senior Property Tax Increases
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To help reduce the financial burden on his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation to lower property taxes on seniors by freezing assessment values for seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Mason Advocates For Expanded Suicide Prevention in Schools
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sponsoring a measure that would update school suicide prevention guidance and give greater support to young people who are at an increased risk of committing suicide.
Ness Rejects Legislator Pension, Sponsors Legislation to Eliminate Perks for Politicians
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To cut down on wasteful spending, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is rejecting a taxpayer-funded pension and is sponsoring legislation to reign in perks for politicians.
Tarver Named Vice-Chair of Judicial-Civil Committee and Redistricting Committee, Fighting to Make Illinois Equitable for All
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure the judicial system stays fair and impartial, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, will serve as vice-chair of the Judicial-Civil Committee, as well as vice-chair of the Redistricting committee, which redraws the state and congressional district boundaries.