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Welch Joins Legislators, Activists in Support of Women’s Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the midst of unprecedented attacks on women’s health across the country, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined legislators and activists in front of the Capitol for a rally to call for legislation that would protect a woman’s right to make her own health decisions.
Stuart Sponsored Legislation to Create Elder Abuse Task Force Passes Human Services Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois could see the creation of an Elder Abuse Task Force under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. Stuart stepped up to sponsor Senate Joint Resolution 13, which would create the Elder Abuse Task Force in order to identify a plan to combat elder abuse.
Kifowit Sponsors Plan to Extend Military Discounts to Family Members
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Spouses and dependents of active-duty service members would be eligible for the military discount on purchases including clothing, auto parts and other essentials under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego.
Didech to Participate in Vernon Township Mental Health Fair During Mental Health Awareness Month
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – To promote mental health awareness in the community as part of May’s Mental Health Month, the office of state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be participating in the Vernon Township Mental Health Fair being held in Buffalo Grove on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Mussman Responds to Report Predicting Measles Outbreak in Cook County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following a recent report by University of Texas researchers that names Cook County as having the highest risk of a potential measles outbreak, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting the importance of vaccinations.
West Backs Scott’s Law Update, Encourages Driver Awareness Passing Stopped Vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of multiple fatal crashes involving stopped Illinois State Police vehicles, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing a recently introduced proposal to better educate drivers on how to approach a stopped emergency vehicle, as well as a plan to increase penalties for drivers who recklessly endanger emergency responders on the highway.
Walker Advances Pro-Student Measure Focused on Maximizing Employment Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is advancing legislation which calls upon the Illinois Community College Board to administer a new grant program to assist students with jobs training.
State Rep. Walker Backs Legislation Strengthening Gun Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Building on his record of supporting gun reform legislation, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, has co-sponsored House Bill 96, a bill intended to close harmful loopholes and strengthen the ability to enforce existing regulations.
Initiative To Improve Conditions In Juvenile Detention Backed By Tarver, Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the rate of first-time admittance to Department of Juvenile Justice facilities continues to decrease, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, is working to implement best practices to help youth in detention centers successfully reintegrate into the community after they’ve served their sentences.
House Appropriations-Higher Ed Chair Ford Warns of Cuts to MAP
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As lawmakers consider possible cuts toward higher education, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is emphasizing the value of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and warning about the negative impact on students if funding were to be slashed.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fighting to Stop Attacks on Middle-Class Workers’ Wages, Workplace Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is standing up to extreme attempts to cut middle-class wages and strip away workplace protections by backing legislation preventing local governments from passing controversial laws weakening collective bargaining rights.
Yednock Sponsors Legislation to Reduce Burdens on Law Abiding Gun Owners in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation that makes common sense improvements to the existing limitations placed on law-abiding gun owners in Illinois, including reducing the restrictions currently placed on members of the military and law enforcement.
Meyers-Martin Moves Illinois Bank On Initiative to the House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Legislation sponsored by state Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, to assist the unbanked and underbanked population in Illinois to gain accessibility to traditional retail banking products, recently advanced out of the House State Government Administration Committee.
Mussman Fights to Ensure Coverage for Those with Pre-Existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Donald Trump’s extreme attacks on health care, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation to help maintain health care coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.
Buckner Initiative to Protect Privacy of Survivors Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes can rest assured that statements they provide for a defendant’s parole or clemency hearing will remain confidential under legislation passed unanimously through the Illinois House by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago.
Senate Committee Approves Stuart Sponsored Legislation for Accessible Menstrual Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Women and girls staying at homeless shelters in Illinois would have access to free menstrual products under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. Stuart’s House Bill 2656 passed the House with bipartisan support in April, and recently received approval from the Senate Human Services Committee.
Mason Sponsors Legislation to Destigmatize Mental Health on Campus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students attending Illinois colleges and universities could soon be feeling a little less stress if House Bill 2152, sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is approved by the Illinois General Assembly this month. The primary objective of House Bill 2152 is to create the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act, which bolsters mental health awareness at Illinois schools by working with students, local health organizations and medical experts to implement additional mental health resources on college campuses across the state.
Manley, Bertino-Tarrant to Host Free Community Shred, Prescription Recycling Event
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, to host a free community shred and prescription recycling event next month.