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Hoffman Invites Residents to Check for Unclaimed Cash at Upcoming I-CASH Event July 16
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will welcome representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to help area residents claim lost funds at an I-CASH event scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belleville City Hall.
Rep. Mason Leads Measure to Ensure Food Safety, Public Health for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new measure led by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, continues her commitment to public health by ensuring that Illinois catfish are processed safely and inspected thoroughly before being cleared for sale on the open market and human consumption.
Jones Mandates Coverage for Peripheral Artery Disease, Expanding Screenings for Marginalized Populations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed Senate Bill 1418 out of the House on Thursday, legislation expanding coverage for lifesaving screenings for Peripheral Artery Disease, a condition impacting 21 million Americans annually and disproportionately Black and Hispanic populations.
Rep. Gregg Johnson Fights for Stronger Anti-Human Trafficking Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new measure led by state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, will strengthen public safety by stepping up enforcement of anti-human trafficking protections at hotels.
Morris Passes Measures that Improve Access to Care for Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, a former Certified Nursing Assistant and huge proponent of improving healthcare, spearheaded two key bills that promote fairness and encourage growth for healthcare professionals while improving access to care and protecting patients in Illinois.
Syed Backs AI Healthcare Reform Bill to Secure High- Quality Mental Healthcare for All Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to ensure Illinoisans seeking behavioral healthcare are protected from unlicensed providers including deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, state Rep.Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, championed a bicameral measure safeguarding consumers seeking therapy or psychotherapy from those unqualified.
Rep. Rick Ryan Ends Legislative Session with Lean Balanced Budget, Cuts to Property Taxes, Lower-Cost Prescription Drugs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, finished a productive spring by helping to pass a responsible budget that cuts bureaucracy to better support investments in classrooms, public safety and other family priorities.
Canty Helps Pass Groundbreaking Measures for Safe Gun Storage, Tracking Lost Firearms
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, helped pass measures to keep guns out of the wrong hands, protect children from accidental shootings and track lost and stolen firearms.
Manley Initiative Cracks Down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Lowers Prescription Drug Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to lower prescription drug prices and limit predatory practices costing consumers, Chairperson of the Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, led a measure pushing new regulations for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reign in skyrocketing prescription drug costs and uplift local pharmacies.
Gill Measure to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Treatment Signed by Governor
CHICAGO – A measure led by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, to further require health insurance providers to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday.
Rep. Gregg Johnson Announces $500,000 Grant to Moline Regional Community Foundation
EAST MOLINE, Ill. – State Representative Gregg Johnson, D-East Moline, is proud to announce a $500,000 grant appropriation to the Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF), made possible through the Illinois Department of Human Services and appropriated from the state’s General Revenue Fund. This funding will support violence prevention, youth employment and badly-needed operational expenses for nonprofit organizations serving communities throughout the 72nd District.
Lilly Passes Measure that Automatically Seals Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the “Clean Slate Act,” an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Ryan Fights for ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’ to Protect Consumers from Hidden Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The ‘Junk Fee Ban Act,’ a consumer protection measure state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is fighting for, would crack down on last-minute mandatory fees and bait-and-switch tactics that jack up prices without warning.
Stuart Reduces Government Bureaucracy, Prioritizes Efficiency and Smart Spending on Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, backed a new state budget Saturday that reduces the size of government bureaucracy and further invests in classrooms across the state.
Benton Passes Compassionate, Responsible Budget, Forward-Looking Reforms as Spring Session Ends
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, passed a compassionate and responsible budget that braces Illinois against the chaos and uncertainty caused by Washington, with targeted cuts and efficiencies that maintain core government programs and initiatives without burdening working families.
Canty to Hold Shred Day to Help Local Community Dispose of Unwanted Paper, Old Electronics, Prescriptions Drugs
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will be holding a shred day to help residents of the 54th district safely dispose of unwanted documents, recycle old electronics and get rid of unneeded prescription drugs.
Delgado Prioritizes Government Efficiency, Reduces Bureaucracy Under Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, backed the latest state budget plan, focusing on increasing government efficiency and ensuring adequate resources for critical state services.
Hanson Concludes Spring Session with Balanced Budget, Responsible Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, passed a compassionate and responsible budget that braces Illinois against the chaos and uncertainty in Washington, by making smart cuts to the cost of government and bureaucracy in order to invest the state’s limited resources in critical services for families and seniors.