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Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Senate Democrats champion new laws to expand and protect children’s mental health care
Senate Democrats champion new laws to expand and protect children’s mental health care
Collins says goodbye to ghost guns with new law
Collins says goodbye to ghost guns with new law
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime

Koehler announces local agrichemical “Clean Sweep” opportunity

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Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022 03:06 PM

pesticide disposal 052622PEORIA – Peoria and Fulton Counties will have disposal opportunities for unwanted agricultural pesticides through a statewide “Clean Sweep” program, State Senator Dave Koehler announced.

“It’s important for the safety of our community and the health of our environment to dispose of these chemicals in a safe and responsible manner,” said Koehler (D-Peoria). “This program is accessible and helps take stress off our local farmers.”

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Martwick legislation to combat carjackings becomes law

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Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022 02:15 PM

Martwick HB 601Chicago - A measure designed to provide law enforcement with additional resources to combat carjackings was signed into law thanks to the efforts of State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago).

“The rise in carjackings is disturbing and yet, arrests are almost never made in these crimes denying these victims justice,” Martwick said. “We need to do all we can to ensure that law enforcement agencies are working together to try new ideas to address this issue.”

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Stadelman announces more than $1 million in workforce recovery grants coming to Rockford

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Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:17 AM

stadelman 041119ROCKFORD – Working together with local organizations to spur workforce trainings and recovery, State Senator Steve Stadelman announced more than $1 million in equitable workforce recovery grants will come to Rockford to help people struggling to gain employment.

“We are supporting jobs programs in our district that will help employ people across our community with good paying jobs to support themselves and their families,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “This investment comes at a time when businesses are contending with rising inflation and a post-COVID economy. It’s pertinent we take action to help address the workforce issues present in our state.”

Read more: Stadelman announces more than $1 million in workforce recovery grants coming to Rockford

Glowiak Hilton supports new laws to reduce car thefts, offer financial protections for victims

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Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022 09:49 AM

HB 601 HB 3772 HB 3699 Glowiak HiltonOAKBROOK TERRACE – To address rising rates of vehicle thefts throughout Illinois, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton supported three measures to offer protections to motorists and assistance to investigators that were signed into law Thursday.

“Commuters and families are worried to be on the roadways due to the rise in reported carjackings,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “To offer protections to motorists, three new laws in Illinois will help crack down on car thefts and offer financial protections to victims.”

 

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  1. Morrison leads holistic approach to treating mental health within DCFS
  2. New Loughran Cappel law creates Children Mental Health Council in Illinois
  3. Belt appointed to Nonprofit Electric Generation Task Force
  4. New laws by Villivalam, Peters help improve accessibility to Illinoisans with disabilities

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Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois
Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – On Sunday, May 29, Illinois will be celebrating College Savings Day thanks to a resolution led by Senate Higher Education Chair Scott Bennett. “As parents and children set their...

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Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings
Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has new laws on the books to combat car hijackings, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. Hastings (D-Frankfort) supported three bipartisan measures that were...

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Belt-supported laws aim to address increase in carjackings
Belt-supported laws aim to address increase in carjackings
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt supported proposals to address the increase in car thefts and hijackings that were signed into law Thursday. According to a January report from...

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Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Legislation to end surprise medical bills, sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie, was signed into law on Thursday. “It’s shameful that someone receiving medical care would experience financial...

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Mattson and Avelar work together to host school supply drive
Mattson and Avelar work together to host school supply drive
CREST HILL – To ensure children in Will County have access to school supplies this fall, State Senator Eric Mattson and Representative Dagmara Avelar are hosting a school supply drive...

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Vehicle registration fee reduction for older Illinoisans
Vehicle registration fee reduction for older Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD – A measure reducing the registration fee for older Illinoisans was signed into law this month under legislation supported by State Senator Patrick Joyce. “This new law is especially helpful...

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