SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, introduced legislation on Wednesday to crack down on outsourcing corporations that take taxpayer deals and then move jobs overseas and out of state. “Companies that take local families’ tax dollars should not...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, issued the following statement after taking the oath of office on Wednesday: “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve another term, and for the trust area residents place in me to represent their values in...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nurses will be better protected from incidents of workplace violence that could also put patients at risk under a new law backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which is set to take effect on Jan. 1. “Fear of personal injury should not be...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, to expand access to behavioral and mental health care for underserved families is set to take effect on Jan. 1. “Telehealth is a growing health care delivery model that can be used to...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is encouraging area residents to nominate local volunteers for recognition through a statewide program that highlights the importance of community service.“The women and men of the Quad-Cities area who spend...