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Crawford-Backed Bill Defends Science, Reaffirms Support for Evidence-Based Immunizations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health- recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Davis-Backed Bill Issues Guidelines for and Support of Immunizations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill — Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Hirschauer-Backed Bill Defends Science, Reaffirms Support for Evidence-Based Immunizations
Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, led a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require vaccines recommended by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to be covered by health insurance.
Gordon-Booth to Host Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast this Saturday
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will welcome and celebrate local veterans at her annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast this Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Laborers’ Local 165 Hall, located at 4509 N. Catalina Dr. in Peoria.
Andrade Highlights Success of Medical Debt Relief Program, Erases More Than $400 Million Debt in First Year
The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Davis-Backed Medical Debt Relief Program Erases More than $400 Million of Medical Debt in Its First Year
CHICAGO – The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Mah Urges Governor Pritzker to Support Mink Farm Oversight Legislation
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is urging Governor Pritzker and his administration to fully back the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act (House Bill 2627) and push back against Trump-era policies that threaten the health and safety of Illinois communities.
Ammons Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Chung Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program that state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention
JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support on a series of advancements in public safety and preventative violence.
DeLuca Aims to Stop Taxpayer Funded Credit Card Abuse by Requiring Better Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to numerous local government controversies involving the inappropriate use of taxpayer-funded credit cards, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, has introduced a plan to implement improved transparency requirements.
Rep. Gregg Johnson to Host Education and Childcare Listening Session, Discuss Impact of Federal Cuts
EAST MOLINE, Ill. – As area families deal with the damaging consequences of federal cuts to education and childcare, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, will join local leaders for a focused listening session Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Hampton Township Center, located at 209 19th St. in East Moline.
Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported legislation to make transportation systems across Illinois more accessible and coordinated, a move that will assist riders, improve infrastructure for the community and boost the economy.
Crawford-Backed Medical Debt Relief Plan Has Erased $400 Million in Old Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A medical debt relief plan backed by state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has now erased over $400 million in medical debt in old bills, providing significant financial relief to Illinoisans and expanding healthcare access and affordability.
Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed new legislation that will deliver over $1.5 million in annual funding to strengthen Northern Illinois transit systems and protect essential services for riders across the region.
Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Last week state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, spoke at the Illinois Library Association’s Metro East Library Legislative Meetup where he highlighted a change in the state’s Library Equalization Aid Grant that will deliver additional resources to local libraries.
Crawford Advocates for Vaccinations Amidst Release of False Information from CDC
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, reasserted his dedication to vaccinations, evidence-based facts, and respect for individuals with developmental differences, while pushing back against the Trump Administration and the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s reckless spreading of junk science after the CDC added baseless information linking vaccines and autism to their website.
Manley Highlights State’s Financial Progress and Responsibility With New Credit Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois has reached its 10th credit rating upgrade since 2021, and with the 2026 budget set to increase fiscal progress, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, proudly remains committed to fiscal transparency and responsibility.