SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions will be protected from health care cuts at the federal level under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, preserving critical consumer protections. “No one should fear losing their...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, voted to reduce prescription drug costs and create a more affordable marketplace for people to purchase lifesaving medications.“Receiving medication on a consistent basis can be lifesaving for many...
EAST MOLINE, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, and East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman met constituents at a town hall meeting Tuesday, to have a conversation about local issues and stay in touch with the priorities of residents. “I appreciate the opportunity...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, defended service workers’ economic security by helping pass a bill which prevents employers from controlling any part of the tips their employees receive.“Service workers often depend on tips to earn a living...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is addressing the spread of mental health problems on college campuses with his passage of legislation requiring public colleges to develop robust systems of support for students who may be experiencing mental...