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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

Van Pelt works to expand rights for incarcerated women who are pregnant

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Wednesday, March 04, 2020 09:10 AM

Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

SPRINGFIELD – Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) introduced legislation that would allow incarcerated mothers to remain with their child for 72 hours after giving birth, unless a medical professional determines otherwise.

“It’s crucial for a baby to spend its first moments with its mother, and we want to ensure that,” Van Pelt said. “This way the baby gets the care it needs, while the mother is inspired to stay on her best behavior in the hopes she may return to her child.”

The bill would also provide the mother with hygiene products and diapers for her infant. Even before the baby is born, Van Pelt wants to guarantee that incarcerated mothers are cared for by requiring corrections officials to incorporate health care training and education for their specific needs.

Read more: Van Pelt works to expand rights for incarcerated women who are pregnant

Hastings unveils plan to expand sick leave for airline employees

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Wednesday, March 04, 2020 05:51 AM

Sen. Michael Hastings

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park) partnered with Southwest Airlines employees to hold a press conference advocating for the expansion of sick leave for airline employees Wednesday.

“The fact that hardworking individuals are unable to use their earned sick time to care for their loved ones is unacceptable,” Hastings said. “Since this is an issue with federal law, we’re doing what we can at the state level to demonstrate that in Illinois, we put workers and their families first.”

Hastings was joined by Corliss King, a flight attendant for Southwest, who was affected by this in 2017 after her husband was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease. He was hospitalized several times and received various surgeries that left him in need of care at home. Corliss was able to use her own accrued sick time to help care for her husband and children until 2017, when a law was passed that removed coverage for airline employees.

Read more: Hastings unveils plan to expand sick leave for airline employees

Glowiak Hilton passes plan to curb food waste

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Tuesday, March 03, 2020 01:31 PM

Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) advanced a bill from the Senate Judiciary Committee that would allow state agencies that purchase food through a contract to donate leftovers.

“Millions of Americans struggle with hunger while billions of pounds of food are wasted,” Glowiak Hilton said. “The state needs to lead by example and do all it can to curb food waste and ensure that the most vulnerable of us are fed.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 30-40 percent of the total food supply is wasted each year. Most food waste occurs at the retail and consumer levels.

Read more: Glowiak Hilton passes plan to curb food waste

Murphy, Bertino-Tarrant propose grant programs to offset tuition

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Tuesday, March 03, 2020 11:43 AM

Sens. Laura Murphy and Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

SPRINGFIELD – Rising tuition costs have made higher education inaccessible to many Illinois students, but State Senators Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) hope to put college back within their reach by expanding grant programs for students in need.

“As high school students begin to explore options for higher education, many are turned off by the rising cost and lack of need-based assistance,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “It is imperative students who want to get an associate’s degree or certificate have the opportunity to do so without going into debt.”

Murphy and Bertino-Tarrant are sponsoring separate measures that would expand grant programs to students entering college.

Read more: Murphy, Bertino-Tarrant propose grant programs to offset tuition

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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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