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Smith Sponsors Legislation to Fight Hunger Problem for College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation requiring colleges to notify students who are eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Harper to Host 4th Ward Shred-A-Thon, Electronics Recycling Event
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is partnering with 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King to offer residents free document shredding and electronic device recycling at her Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dearborn & Polk intersection.
Mah Sponsors Measure to Increase Access to Cutting-Edge Cancer Research, Care in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cancer patients would have greater access to innovative treatment technology under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, supporting the accreditation of an additional National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in Illinois.
Gong-Gershowitz Bill Cracks Down on Exploitation of Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end the exploitation of immigrants, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, has introduced legislation to encourage them to speak up against those who have harmed them.
Kifowit Joins Newly Established Child Welfare Caucus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable residents, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, has recently joined the Child Welfare Caucus, which was established earlier last week in response to the tragic deaths of children who were in contact with the Department of Child And Family Services (DCFS). Representative Kifowit is also a member of the Child Welfare and Adoption committee, which is currently holding hearings on the operations of DCFS.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fighting to Cut Prescription Drug Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance companies and pharmaceutical corporations would not be able to rip off patients by forcing them to depend on overpriced prescriptions under a bill backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora.
West Backs Effort to Increase Minimum Salary for Teachers
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is highlighting a recent effort to increase the base minimum salary for teachers in Illinois to $40,000 per year.
Yednock Expands Property Tax Credit to Surviving Military Spouses
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is supporting legislation that would lower property taxes for the surviving spouses of veterans who are injured or killed in the line of duty. Senate Bill 110 allows the surviving spouses of deceased veterans to receive the tax credit their veteran husband or wife would have been eligible for, even if the fallen soldier was unable to apply before death.
Mason Sponsors Legislation Protecting LGBTQ Seniors from Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Discrimination against LGBTQ seniors in assisted-living facilities would no longer be legal if legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passes the Illinois House this month. Senate Bill 1319 seeks to close a loophole in Illinois discrimination law that has left many LGBTQ seniors in fear of discrimination while searching for long-term care.
Didech Sponsors Proposal to Safeguard Patients With Dementia
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, advanced legislation this week to safeguard patients of dementia care facilities by allowing their families to install electronic and audio monitoring devices in the rooms they occupy.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fights to Secure Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is standing up to Donald Trump’s extreme attacks on our health care by supporting legislation that will protect care for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Hoffman Legislation to Provide Increased Safety and Oversight on Illinois Railroads
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Moving forward to establish an increased presence of crew members on Illinois railroads, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is advancing legislation to require that all freight trains be outfitted with at least two railroad engineers.
Slaughter Supports Measure to Prevent Health Insurance Rate Increases
CHICAGO – To help ensure access to quality, affordable healthcare, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to prevent insurance companies from enacting unreasonable rate increases.
Mason Advances Plan to Protect Access to Health Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is fighting to preserve health insurance for individuals with pre-existing conditions by sponsoring Senate Bill 2026, which she passed out of the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday.
Stuart Math Curriculum Bill Moving Through the Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, sponsored legislation to amend math class requirements for Illinois high school students. House Bill 2165 passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and advanced to the Senate earlier this month.
Slaughter Youth Homelessness Prevention Measure Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to help prevent youth homelessness recently passed the Illinois House.
Mussman Supports Measure to Prevent Excessive Health Insurance Rates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for quality, affordable health care, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported legislation that would prevent unreasonable increases to health insurance rates.
State Rep. Walker Thanks Educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is thanking educators and support staff for all the hard work and dedication they bring to students.