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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.
Rep. Sharon Chung’s Flood Insurance Bill Unanimously Passes House
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to protect taxpayers from the high cost of flood damage to critical infrastructure by passing bipartisan legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to make sure Illinois state properties receive federal assistance for floods.
Jimenez Opens Up Resources for Organizations Combating Homelessness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, passed a measure on Wednesday to open up state funds for homelessness advocacy organizations to handle case loads.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Measure Addressing Shortage of Nursing Assistants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure requiring the nursing assistant certification exam be offered in both English and Spanish, authored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed the Illinois House of Representatives.
Stuart Passes Bill Creating More Comprehensive Definition of Sexual Assault
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is fighting for justice for all survivors of sexual assault by passing a new bill cracking down on incidents where consent is obtained through deception.
Jiménez Advances Legislation Empowering Renters to Seek Better Conditions, Preventing Retaliation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is working to empower renters who have spoken out about the risks they face when requesting building improvements by passing new legislation to prevent landlords from retaliating against a tenant seeking better conditions for residents.
Gordon-Booth Backs Proposal to Secure Marriage and Couple’s Counseling for First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Understanding the unique stresses first responders and their families encounter, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supported a plan Tuesday that would require health insurance plans for police and firefighters include coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.
Canty Advances Measure Promoting Government Transparency, Rights for First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, passed a measure out of the House that will guarantee greater government transparency and give more freedom to fire protection districts.
Jiménez Measure Expanding Line of Duty Benefits for Mental Health Responders Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, is working to better integrate mental health professionals into emergency response situations by passing legislation to ensure these emergency responders have the benefits and protections provided to other first responders.