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Feigenholtz assures insurance coverage for abandoned newborn infants and lengthens the number of days a birth parent has to reconsider
Feigenholtz assures insurance coverage for abandoned newborn infants and lengthens the number of days a birth parent has to reconsider
Senator Fine leads effort to protect student loan cosigners
Senator Fine leads effort to protect student loan cosigners
Senate approves legislation led by Glowiak Hilton to combat “spoof” calls
Senate approves legislation led by Glowiak Hilton to combat “spoof” calls
Senate Democrats celebrate $175 million investment in Back to Business grants for hospitality and arts industries
Senate Democrats celebrate $175 million investment in Back to Business grants for hospitality and arts industries
Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law

President Harmon congratulates Speaker Welch

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Thursday, January 14, 2021 01:22 PM

welch 011421 1200 2SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement congratulating the new Speaker of the Illinois House Chris Welch.

“Congratulations to Representative Welch on being elected Speaker of the House. It is a historic occasion.

“We have worked together for years serving the near western suburbs, so I know firsthand the commitment he has to the people he represents.

“We have monumental challenges ahead of us this legislative session. I look forward to working with Speaker Welch to meet them.”

Leader Lightford sworn in for new term in Illinois Senate

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 05:09 PM

lightford 011321SPRINGFIELD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford was sworn in Wednesday for a new term in the Illinois General Assembly, marking the beginning of her 23rd year in the legislature.

A steadfast advocate for education reform and working class Illinoisans, Lightford’s new term begins days after passing legislation to help ensure Black children receive the opportunity they need to build brighter futures, a measure Lightford negotiated during her recent tenure as chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. It makes comprehensive changes to support Black and low-income students from birth to adulthood, the latest in a long line of education reforms Lightford has championed.

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Murphy spearheads COVID-19 relief extension package

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 02:02 AM

murphy 011321SPRINGFIELD – To ensure Illinoisans experience no gap in support during the continued COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sponsoring a bill to extend a number of state pandemic relief provisions put in place by the General Assembly last May.

“With the vaccine distribution process now underway, there is a light at the end of the tunnel—but the pandemic is by no means behind us, and many Illinoisans are still struggling,” Murphy said. “This bill allows Illinoisans to continue to depend on the relief measures already in place for as long as they are needed.”

Read more: Murphy spearheads COVID-19 relief extension package

Morrison’s secure drop box bill heads to House

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021 09:26 PM

ballot drop box 011221SPRINGFIELD – A safer way to turn in vote-by-mail ballots may soon be on its way to counties across the state after State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) successfully championed a measure to implement more secure drop boxes.

“We should make it simpler to vote – even in a non-COVID world,” Morrison said. “Everyone should have a safe and secure way to cast their ballot.”

House Bill 3994 would allow election authorities to establish permanent ballot drop boxes to accept vote-by-mail ballots. Election authorities would be able to receive reimbursement through the federal Help America Vote Act to pay for the boxes.

Read more: Morrison’s secure drop box bill heads to House

  1. Martwick moves for transparent firefighter pension, firefighter workers’ comp
  2. Cunningham passes measure extending workers’ comp protections
  3. Bush passes measure to further tackle opioid crisis
  4. Hastings provides an update on streamlined licensing process for military members

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Feigenholtz assures insurance coverage for abandoned newborn infants and lengthens the number of days a birth parent has to reconsider
Feigenholtz assures insurance coverage for abandoned newborn infants and lengthens the number of days a birth parent has to reconsider
SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz assures that Medicaid covers any newborn relinquished under the Act. It also extends the time of notice that the police...

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Villa passes bill to support grieving families
Villa passes bill to support grieving families
SPRINGFIELD – When Laura Kane lost her son, Zachary, to suicide, she was still expected to return to work merely three days later. To help support families grieving the loss...

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Senator Fine leads effort to protect student loan cosigners
Senator Fine leads effort to protect student loan cosigners
  SPRINGFIELD –Cosigners to private student loans may find themselves in a difficult financial position if they are unaware the student they signed for is behind on his or her payments....

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Murphy passes measure to help libraries provide greater access to e-books
Murphy passes measure to help libraries provide greater access to e-books
SPRINGFIELD – To help libraries have an easier time acquiring e-book and audiobook licenses, State Senator Laura Murphy passed legislation through the Senate Thursday. “There is a demand for e-books and...

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Rock Island gets an economic development victory
Rock Island gets an economic development victory
  SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Halpin’s legislation creating the Rock Island Regional Port District passed the Senate on Thursday. "There’s nothing more rewarding than passing legislation that helps our local...

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Senator Fine legislation to distribute naloxone nasal kits to prevent overdose goes to the House of Representatives
Senator Fine legislation to distribute naloxone nasal kits to prevent overdose goes to the House of Representatives
  SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Fine’s proposed pilot program to provide first responders with 8-milligram naloxone kits to prevent overdose from opioids passed the Senate on March 23 —making it...

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