OTTAWA, Ill.—State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is applauding recent news that Illinois received an ‘A’ rating for its support provided to human trafficking survivors, while highlighting a bill she recently passed that ensures prospective foster or adoptive parents would not receive placement if background checks revealed human or sex trafficking convictions.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel, D-Ottawa, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for residents, while holding large utility corporations accountable.

OTTAWA, Ill.—State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will kick off her newly formed Neurodiversity Council November 15 for residents in Dekalb and LaSalle counties to connect them with other community members, resources, and discuss how policy could better reflect the needs of those on the spectrum.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottowa, is speaking out about the violent, corrupt, and illegal actions the Trump Administration is launching against Illinois residents, passing official condemnations of Trump’s efforts to disregard due process, incite political violence and silence free speech and the press.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, led a resolution Wednesday condemning Trump administration Secretary of Health and Human Services and fringe agitator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless and irresponsible spreading of junk science around Tylenol and pregnancy.

OTTAWA, Ill. – As the only open neurodivergent member of the General Assembly, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, sat down Wednesday with 103.9 WLPO Morning Show’s Rod & Tom to discuss being autistic and what it’s like to be on the spectrum, along with a series of other healthcare topics.

Springfield, Ill. – A measure to expand eligibility for home energy relief championed by state Rep. Amy Briel, D-Ottawa, will become available to Illinois households starting Oct. 1.

UTICA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday at her local town hall to discuss topics including rural healthcare access, rising energy costs, and the risk posed by federal cuts for an audience of over 50 residents.

OTTAWA, Ill. – A new law passed recently will better protect survivors of sexual violence, thanks to legislation led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, that prohibits non-medical professionals from selling, marketing, promoting, advertising, or distributing a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit to Illinois consumers.

OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to relieve a universal inconvenience Illinois farmers face during harvesting periods, a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will expand the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment and extend the period for commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) for farm-related industries.