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Gabel Passes Birth Equity Bill to Help Mothers Access Quality Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New mothers will have better access to affordable pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care services under a major birth equity initiative passed by state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston.
Manley Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under a new measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Romeoville, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Stuart Passes Bill Streamlining Accountability for Unaccredited Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is holding post-secondary institutions that lack required approval from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) accountable by empowering the board to issue cease-and-desist orders directly, rather than having to refer the matter to the attorney general.
Gordon-Booth Votes for Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supported a plan this week aimed at curbing catalytic converter theft by reclassifying catalytic converters as “essential parts” – subjecting them to improved tracking and state record laws designed to address vehicle theft.
Hoffman Measure Targets Catalytic Converter Theft, Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to the rise in catalytic converter theft, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a plan out of the House Tuesday that would classify catalytic converters as “essential parts” – subjecting them to enhanced tracking and state record laws that address hijacking and vehicle theft.
Delgado-Backed Reforms Make Health Care More Affordable, Accessible to Area Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families are set to benefit from improved and more cost-effective health care coverage through a new initiative supported by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado of Chicago. This measure focuses on reducing health care costs and enhancing the quality of care for individuals and families across the state.
Hernandez-Backed Reforms Make Health Care More Affordable, Accessible
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under a new measure backed by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Moeller Advances Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under a new measure backed by state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Manley-Backed Legislation Expands Services to Grandparents, Others Caregivers
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Grandparents and other relatives caring for children will have better
access to resources and support under a new bill advanced by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D- Joliet, allowing area agencies on aging and other local agencies to provide support to caregivers.
Manley Works to Address Teacher Shortage, Highlights CTE Education Career Pathway Grants
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of the larger effort to eliminate the teacher shortage in Illinois, State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local high schools to apply for the CTE Education Career Pathway Grants, which prepares students for a career in education.
Gong-Gershowitz Cracks Down on Politically Motivated Busing of Migrants with New Criminal, Civil Penalties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, and members of the House Democratic New Arrivals Working Group are seeking to curb inhumane, politically motivated busing of migrants from border states with new criminal and civil penalties for dropping off passengers at unsafe locations and at unscheduled times.
Hirschauer Cracks Down on Discrimination with New Protections for Reproductive Health Decisions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reproductive health decisions will be better protected under a new bill passed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, ensuring that employers, landlords, financial institutions, and others can never discriminate against a person on the basis of contraception decisions, utilization of abortion care, or fertility treatment including in vitro fertilization.
Jones Passes New Protections in Auto Theft Cases, Cracks Down on Insurance Loopholes that Deny Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of auto theft will be better protected under a new measure passed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-South Holland, preventing insurance companies from denying needed coverage because of the circumstances of a crime.
Avelar-Backed Bill Targets Deceptive ‘Junk Fee’ Practices
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $90 billion per year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Avelar Pushes for Improved Health Care, Aimed At Quality and Accessibility
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Working to expand access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage for Illinois families, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is backing a new measure aimed to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Kelly Passes Legislation to Recognize National PTSD Awareness Day in Illinois
CHICAGO — State Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, is helping to recognize individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by supporting legislation to have Illinois recognize June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day.
Kelly Passes Bills Aimed at Helping First Responders Harmed in the Line of Duty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is supporting first responders and their families by passing a pair of bills assisting first responders who have been injured, disabled or killed in the line of duty out of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Benton Passes Bill Raising Awareness of PTSD
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is helping to recognize individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by moving legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to have Illinois recognize June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day.