Mah Supports Effort to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hospital patients would experience an enhanced level of nursing care under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which would require mandatory nurse staffing ratios. “When nurses are stretched too thin in caring for very sick...

Mah Advances Plan to Create Asian American Family Commission

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new panel will advise state agencies and officials on the needs of Asian American families under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which received approval from the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday. “Our state...

Mah Moves to Protect Consumers from Hidden Rebate Card Fees

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois retailers would be prohibited from issuing prepaid rebate and promotional cards with hidden fees under a measure introduced by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which recently passed out of the House and now moves to the Senate.“Rebate...

Mah: Budget Proposal Must Put Residents First

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:  “I look forward to working with Governor Pritzker to enact progressive changes to help recover from the damage our...

Mah Joins Renewed Effort to Combat Wage Discrimination

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is fighting to crack down on corporations that pay women less than men doing the same job by sponsoring legislation that would prohibit employers from using an unfair practice that locks women and minorities into...