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Gordon-Booth Lauds Health Insurance Reform, Looks to Lower Costs and Expand Care for Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is pushing an insurance reform plan that would expand health care access and lower costs for families by cracking down on large rate increases, banning “step therapy” and stopping “junk insurance” plans that provide no real coverage.
Faver Dias Commends First Responders for Illegal Weapons Seizure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, issued this response following the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team’s seizure of numerous illegal weapons and weapons modification devices on Thursday.
Manley Hosts Free Community Shred Day to Help Residents Prevent Identity Theft
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, provided local residents with a free opportunity to clear up clutter and prevent identity theft at a shred day event last week, hosted in partnership with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar.
Manley-Backed Legislation Protects Workers with Family Responsibilities from Discrimination
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Recognizing the vital role of caregivers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation recently that would expand Illinois law to include “family responsibilities” as a protected category against discrimination in the workplace.
Gordon-Booth Backs Insurance Coverage for Wigs for Cancer Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would require health insurance plans to cover at least one wig for hair loss caused by chemotherapy, radiation treatment or alopecia.
DeLuca Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to drive down health care costs and expand access for families, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently backed an insurance reform plan that prioritizes patients by cracking down on large rate increases, banning “step therapy” and stopping “junk insurance” plans that provide no real coverage.
Mayfield Earns Gun Crime Safety Award for Work on Ballistics Detection
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has been named a “2024 Violence Prevention Hero” for her continued efforts to help law enforcement in Illinois obtain the technological tools needed to fight firearm violence and violent crimes.
Guerrero-Cuellar, Cook County Sheriff Working to Strengthen Mental Health Resources for Emergency Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, is demanding more resources to help first responders face the stresses of the job by advancing legislation to expand access to confidential counseling and mental health resources for police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
Gonzalez Backs Measure to Spotlight Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago, is working to expand diversity in the leadership of Illinois’ large non-profits with new legislation to show the race, ethnic, and gender breakdown of major grantmaking organizations and service providers.
Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Ford, Exonerated Individuals to Discuss Need to Increase Compensatory Justice for Wrongfully Convicted
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will welcome exonerated individuals Wednesday in the Capitol Blue Room at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the need for Springfield to take action and raise compensation caps for those wrongfully convicted.
Andrade-Backed Measure Secures Prosthetics Coverage for Cancer Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to require that insurance companies cover the cost of wigs and scalp prosthesis for those battling or recovering from cancer and other serious medical conditions resulting in hair loss.
Rep. Hirschauer Responds to Villa Park Tragedy
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement regarding the tragic homicide that took place over the weekend in Villa Park:
Rep. Kifowit Statement on Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act
Springfield, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) issued the following statement on proposed legislation to create a new Metropolitan Mobility Authority.
Kifowit Passes Effort to Streamline Retirement Benefits for State Employees
Springfield, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) achieved a significant milestone today as her proposed bill, HB 4870, passed through the Illinois House. This bill, aimed at amending the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code, represents a crucial step forward in ensuring efficient and timely retirement benefits for state employees.
Kifowit Passes Homestead Tax Exemption for WWII Veterans
Springfield, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) achieved a significant legislative victory last week as her proposed bill, HB 612, successfully passed out of the House. This bill, aimed at safeguarding crucial tax exemptions for Illinois Veterans, marks a pivotal step forward in supporting those who have served our nation.
Kifowit Advances Bill to Protect Historical Veterans’ Graves
Springfield, Ill – Last week Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) successfully advanced a bill designed to protect the historical graves of our nation’s Veterans. HB 4934, an initiative stemming from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), seeks to amend the Human Remains Protection Act to provide enhanced protection for those wishing to maintain and preserve our Veterans’ graves.
Gordon-Booth Supports Plan Enabling National Guard College Students to Make Up Missed Classwork
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supported a plan that would allow higher education students that serve in the National Guard or reserves to still submit missed assignments when they miss class due to drills or other military obligations.
Yang Rohr Advances Bill Educating Students on Climate Change
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to ensure young people understand the science behind climate change and the effects it will have by advancing new legislation to include climate change science coursework in high school students’ education standards.