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Ortíz Expands Protections Against Trump’s Raids
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, celebrated the signing of a package of measures that aims to protect against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations, marking a bold step towards protecting communities from abusive and unjust federal immigration enforcement operations.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Lauds Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Workers’ Inaugural Union Contract
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is standing in strong solidarity with employees of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry following Wednesday night’s announcement that contract negotiations between workers and museum leadership have successfully concluded.
Grasse Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process, Constitutional Rights from Trump Raids
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill — Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Davis Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Immigration Raids
CHICAGO, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares,
Hernandez-Backed Reform Cracking Down on Immigration Harassment, Upholding Constitutional Rights, Signed into Law
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, helped pass major new reforms to protect people in hospitals, institutions of higher education, courthouses and childcare centers from constitutional abuse by law enforcement officials, which were signed into law today.
Deuter Highlights Upcoming Winter Satellite Office Hours Schedule
WESTMONT, Ill. – Underscoring her efforts to help residents access state resources, state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, will host a series of satellite office hours this winter at locations around the district to reach residents near their homes.
Briel Attends Tree Decoration, Team Donates to the Ottawa Community Food Basket
Ottawa, Ill.— State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, and her team attended a community Christmas tree decorating event in Washington Park last month , where sponsors of the Ottawa Community Christmas Tree were invited to join.
Briel Secures Massive Funding Release for Rooted for Good Organization
DEKALB, Ill.– Seeking to establish local living, health, and education programs in her communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently secured generous funding for Dekalb County Community Gardens to build a community center for the organization Rooted for Good.
Mason-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. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Mason Continues Support for Vaccines Amid Unfounded Claims from CDC
GURNEE, Ill. – Reaffirming her support for immunizations, science-based research and individuals with developmental differences, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, supported a resolution condemning the Trump Administration, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless spreading of junk science around vaccines and autism recently added to the CDC website.
Chung-Backed Bill Defends Science, Reaffirms Support for Evidence-Based Immunizations
BLOOMINGTON, Ill — Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment by requiring private insurers to provide fairer and more consistent reimbursement rates.
Grasse-Backed Bill Defends Science, Reaffirms Support for Evidence-Based Immunizations
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill — Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, helped pass a new law to establish\immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Canty-Backed Bill Defends Science, Reaffirms Support for Evidence-Based Immunizations
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Hanson Reaffirms Support for Immunizations, Condemns False Information from CDC
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, reasserted his dedication to vaccinations, evidence-based facts, and respect for individuals with developmental differences on Friday, while pushing back against the Trump Administration and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked vaccines and autism on its website.
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.