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. “Rural...

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. “We don’t have a...

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...

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...

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. “I...