Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel
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Springfield Office:
292-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0140
District Office: 628 Columbus St. Suite 204 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 324-5055
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Briel, Safe Journeys Host Safety Planning Event
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging men and women of any age to establish an emergency plan and support system, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is collaborating with Safe Journeys, a local non-profit that specializes in sexual assault and domestic violence support,...

Briel Invites Young Adults to Emerging Professionals Council Kick-Off
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging young adults around her district to become involved in shaping the future of Northwest Illinois communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host a kick-off of the Emerging Professionals Council at her Ottawa district office...

Briel Advances Bill Addressing Rural Healthcare Challenges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In effort to fill healthcare gaps in Illinois’ rural communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, successfully passed a measure out of committee creating the Rural Hospital Task Force to investigate rural healthcare challenges.

Briel to Increase Protection For Kids in Adoption, Foster Care
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working toward stronger protections for children in the adoption and foster care system, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, has introduced a bill to enhance background requirements for those wishing to adopt or foster a child.

Briel Voices Opposition to Reckless Trump Tariffs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the impact reckless tariffs would have on local families and businesses, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, helped pass House Resolution 119 Wednesday condemning Donald Trump’s trade war proposals expected to raise costs on households significantly and put jobs at risk.

Briel Applauds New Funds to Starved Rock State Park
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to maintain Illinois’ natural resources enjoyed by residents statewide, State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is applauding the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, which recently announced $33.8 million to improve Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby.

Briel to Host Open House in New Ottawa District Office
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is inviting local leaders, students, and community members to an Open House event to celebrate her new district office at 628 Colombus Street (Suite 408) in Ottawa on Friday, February 7, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Briel on Planned Parenthood Ottawa Closure
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood of Ottawa closing:

Briel Releases Statement on Trump Administration’s Federal Aid Freeze
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement in response to the recently rescinded Trump Administration order temporarily freezing federal aid for hundreds of million Americans:

Briel to Focus on Strengthening Public Services, Cutting Costs in Key Committee Assignments
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will prioritize cutting costs for families and improving critical services for rural neighborhoods as a member of several House committees tasked to oversee policy solutions for some of the most pressing issues statewide.