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Reitz-Backed Legislation Creating Task Force to Address Veteran Health Problems Now Law

Aug 29, 2019 | Reitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville, supported a new law which will help tackle problems veterans face by creating a task force targeting health issues not addressed by the federal government.“Our veterans often face serious health problems as a...

Halpin-Backed Legislation Expanding Critical Medical Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients Now Law

Aug 29, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage for certain necessary mammograms under a new law passed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, requiring insurers to cover the potentially lifesaving procedure that can detect...

Didech Applauds Signing of Bill Banning Toxic Chemical Found in Receipts

Aug 28, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is applauding the signing of legislation he sponsored to ban the harmful chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in in the production of thermal paper commonly used for receipts. BPA has been linked to...

Slaughter-Backed Legislation Provides Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

Aug 28, 2019 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – To promote mental health care among law enforcement, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to raise awareness of common mental health issues and implement officer training courses on improving mental wellness. “Due to the...

Edly-Allen Meets With Members of the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter

Aug 26, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently visited with local advocates and members of the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter for a discussion on potential legislation to improve outcomes for patients and caregivers, ways to...

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