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Senate Democrats pass responsible spending plan
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Edly-Allen, Morrison champion measures to combat online harassment
Edly-Allen, Morrison champion measures to combat online harassment
Bipartisan group of Senators outline critical response plan for schools, law enforcement
Bipartisan group of Senators outline critical response plan for schools, law enforcement
Edly-Allen passes measure to crack down on harmful “deepfakes”
Edly-Allen passes measure to crack down on harmful “deepfakes”
Senate Democrats honor fallen firefighters at Springfield ceremony
Senate Democrats honor fallen firefighters at Springfield ceremony

Ventura leads measure to restore degraded forests and prairies

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Thursday, May 11, 2023 01:36 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced a new measure that would create a grant for local governments to help mitigate the impact of climate change.

“We need to encourage local governments to plant native trees and grasses, which are proven to help mitigate climate change through carbon capture,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “With the climate crisis that is happening across the world, it is evident that legislation through every level of government needs to focus on important issues like this to ensure our children have a healthier planet.”

Senate Bill 2357 creates the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act which requires the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of restoring degraded forests and prairies to help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to mitigate the impact of climate change.

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Villa initiative to address statewide nurse shortages passes Senate

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Thursday, May 11, 2023 01:35 PM

Sen. Karina Villa

SPRINGFIELD – To address the shortage of nurses in health care facilities across Illinois, State Senator Karina Villa passed a bill from the Senate on Thursday. 

“Nursing is a difficult profession. It is a demanding job both physically and mentally,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “Nurses should feel supported, and my hope is this initiative will help provide that support so more people will be inspired to join and stay in the nursing profession.”

The growing scarcity of nurses in Illinois, especially in Southern Illinois, is negatively impacting patients, as well as existing nurses who have to work without a full staff in some of these health care facilities. Nurses are a critical part of health care and make up the largest section of the health profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed from 2020 to 2030.

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Senator Fine measure to make specialty services more accessible for HMO patients passes Senate

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Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:45 PM

fine 051123SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Fine’s legislation to eliminate hurdles HMO patients face when seeking treatment by medical specialists passed the Senate on Thursday, moving it one step closer to becoming law.

“The current HMO system can cause serious delays for people who need specialized care, which can lead to adverse health effects,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This new measure will ensure patients can get the care they need as soon as possible to allow them to start feeling healthy again.”

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Senate Democrats celebrate Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day in Springfield

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Thursday, May 11, 2023 09:42 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Advocating for technical innovation around the Capitol today, Senate Democrats met with students from all over the state to learn about their part in the Students for Innovation Advocacy Day alongside the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance.

“We need to help foster this kind of education around the state as children are increasingly learning about computers and coding at an early age,” said State Senator Javier Cervantes (D-Chicago). “The bright and talented youth in Illinois need our support to make tools available for them to use and learn from.”

Students and teachers from around the state traveled to Springfield for the Students for Innovation Advocacy Day to show Illinois lawmakers the innovative topics and projects being worked on in their classrooms every day. The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance hopes to give these students and educators a platform to exemplify the importance of the innovative learning they do.

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  1. Senate approves legislation by Glowiak Hilton to require Native American history in schools
  2. Villivalam advances for employee leave for organ donors
  3. EpiPen costs will drop to $60 thanks to Senator Mike Halpin
  4. Belt champions measure to address teacher shortage

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