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Mason Supports Expanding Higher Education and Career Services for Students with Disabilities
GURNEE, Ill. – High school students with disabilities would have greater access to critical college and career resources under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Ness Warns Residents of New Scams Targeting Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports of new scams targeting Illinoisans, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from scams and fraud.
Yang Rohr To Host May ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Event
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event on Saturday, May 29 on Zoom. She is inviting residents from Naperville and Warrenville to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about her legislative agenda.
Stuart to Host Zoom Discussion on Health Care
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting Metro East residents to join her health care advisory committee, which will meet virtually on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m.
Manley-Backed Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan Schedules Multiple Projects in Will County
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Romeoville, is highlighting multiple infrastructure projects scheduled in Will County that are the result of the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.
Hirschauer’s High School Financial Literacy Course Proposal Passes House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to help teenagers prepare for the challenges of managing their money, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed a proposal out of a House committee Wednesday that would allow a financial literacy course to be part of a high school’s social studies prerequisites.
Vella Bill to Ensure Additional Veteran-Owned Small Business Support
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to provide resources to veterans, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is sponsoring legislation directing the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to provide additional opportunities to veterans looking to start their own small businesses.
Slaughter-Backed Health Care Reform Measure and Fourth Pillar of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Signed into Law
SPPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to address disparities in health outcomes in communities of color and create a more equitable health care system was recently signed into law by the governor.
Ness Backs Bill to Bring End to Isolated Seclusion Practices in Illinois Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, which would call for ridding the use of isolated seclusion and physical restraints in Illinois public and private schools recently passed unanimously out of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Hernandez Fights to End Menstrual Inequality
AURORA, Ill. – A bill that would allow some public benefit recipients to purchase feminine hygiene products with their respective benefits introduced by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed unanimously out of the Illinois House of Representatives and is awaiting consideration in the Senate.
Avelar Passes Legislation to Expand Prescription Drug Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, recently passed legislation requiring all controlled substance drug prescriptions to be sent electronically to pharmacies.
Yang Rohr Sponsors Initiative to Expand Learning Access for Students with Disabilities
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Given the increasing use of online platforms in education, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is sponsoring a bill that ensures students with disabilities can access their curriculum.
Kifowit Named ABATE Representative of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of her support on issues impacting the motorcycling community in Illinois, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) was named the 2020 ABATE Representative of the Year along with Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) as the 2021 ABATE Representative of the Year. Kifowit was recognized during the group’s annual Ride to the Capital event on Sunday, which was postponed from last year as a result of the pandemic.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Create Elected Chicago School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To better ensure the voices of parents are heard in discussions on their children’s education, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will bring Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in line with other school districts across Illinois and allow for the creation of an elected school board.
Hirschauer Resolution Highlights Program to Find Missing Seniors, Alzheimer’s Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is drawing attention to a toolkit meant to aid law enforcement in locating elderly people who are reported missing, having recently brought legislation before the state House in support of Illinois’ Silver Search program.
Manley Backs Legislation to Expand Tax Credits Eligibility
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to reduce the tax burden on middle-class families, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting legislation that would increase the number of people eligible for income tax credits.
Yednock Statement on Release of Report on COVID-19 Outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement on Friday in regard to the release of the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General and the law firm of Armstrong Teasdale’s report on last fall’s COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home:
Ness Advances Legislation to Provide Health Education on E-Cigarettes in Schools
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Students would be required to learn about the dangers of using e-cigarettes and other electronic vaping devices in their health classes under new legislation sponsored by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake.