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Gillespie announces legislation to provide foster youth with legal counsel
Gillespie announces legislation to provide foster youth with legal counsel
Simmons recognizes Black HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day
Simmons recognizes Black HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day
Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois

Murphy makes mental health resources more available to students

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Friday, July 26, 2019 08:24 AM

Sen. Laura Murphy

CHICAGO – A bill sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) that creates a database of mental health resources for students was signed into law earlier this month.

House Bill 907 directs the Illinois Department of Human Services to create and maintain a database on their website with mental health resources. The resources will be geared toward addressing bullying and school shootings, and will be available for students, school staff and parents. All web traffic on the database will remain anonymous and will not be tracked.

“Students face a variety of challenges that can create mental health crises,” said Murphy. “I want to make sure that teachers, parents and the students themselves have access to information that can help them navigate those challenges.”

The new law is effective immediately and the Department of Human Services is already developing the database.

Bertino-Tarrant’s measure to protect consumer privacy now law

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Friday, July 26, 2019 07:47 AM

DNA Testing Kits

PLAINFIELD – Illinois residents’ genetic testing results will now be protected under a new law championed by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.

Signed into law on Friday, Bertino-Tarrant’s House Bill 2189 prohibits companies that provide direct-to-consumer commercial genetic testing such as ancestry.com and 23andMe, from sharing any test results with health or life insurance companies without the consumer’s consent.

“As genetic testing becomes more popular, it is essential that personal information remain private,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Illinois consumers should have peace of mind that their health information will remain private as they make decisions to manage their health care.”

The number of people who have had their DNA analyzed with direct-to-consumer genetic genealogy tests more than doubled during 2017 and exceeded 12 million in 2018.

Read more: Bertino-Tarrant’s measure to protect consumer privacy now law

Manar tours RCC with DCEO Director Guthrie, labor and business leaders

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Thursday, July 25, 2019 05:26 AM

Sen. Andy Manar

DECATUR – State Senator Andy Manar joined Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development Acting Director Erin Guthrie and representatives from the business and labor communities for a tour of Richland Community College’s workforce development facilities Wednesday.

“There’s incredible opportunity in the Decatur area and Richland is doing an excellent job of making sure there are qualified individuals ready to take advantage of those opportunities,” said Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat. “And after touring their facilities today, I’m certain that the EnRich program will be instrumental to the economic growth of the community going forward.”

For the past two fiscal years, Manar has helped secure $1.5 million grants through DCEO to help the college expand its workforce development programs.

The additional funds have helped Richland grow its EnRich program, which provides both technical and essential skills training to individuals to help grow the area’s workforce.

Read more: Manar tours RCC with DCEO Director Guthrie, labor and business leaders

Hunter’s new law strengthens TANF grant as a lifeline for families

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Monday, July 22, 2019 06:21 AM

Sen. Mattie Hunter

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) passed a measure into law last week to help families in extreme poverty meet their basic needs.

House Bill 3129 eliminates the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) full family sanction. The TANF program provides monthly grants to help families meet their basic needs, including rent, utilities, clothing, personal hygiene products, diapers, transportation and more. Eligible families sometimes may receive a sanction, which suspends a TANF grant, when an adult does not meet certain participation requirements.

The measure, sponsored by Hunter and Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago), would designate 75 percent of a family’s TANF benefit as the children portion that cannot be cut for any reason. When sanctioning, the remaining 25 percent is considered the parent’s portion and is subject to sanction. 30 percent of the parent’s portion can be reduced if a parent is not complying with TANF participation requirements.

Read more: Hunter’s new law strengthens TANF grant as a lifeline for families

  1. SNAP benefits made more accessible to elderly, homeless and people living with disabilities
  2. Part of Collins’ and Flowers’ plan to fight maternal, infant mortality becomes law
  3. Morrison concerned with high-paid CEO while workers with disabilities lose employment
  4. Bush job fair brings more than 100 jobseekers

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Gillespie announces legislation to provide foster youth with legal counsel
Gillespie announces legislation to provide foster youth with legal counsel
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Ann Gillespie and child welfare advocates announced legislation that would provide youth in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services with legal representation...

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Simmons recognizes Black HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day
Simmons recognizes Black HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Simmons presented the Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare Equity with a proclamation declaring Feb. 7 as Black HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day during a press conference...

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Koehler commends Peoria National Guard in upcoming deployment
Koehler commends Peoria National Guard in upcoming deployment
PEORIA – The Illinois Army and National Guard had their mobilization ceremony for 160 National Guardsmen Tuesday. State Senator Dave Koehler commends their sacrifice. “I am thankful to have such brave...

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Senator Patrick Joyce awarded Railroader of the Year from Illinois Railroad Association
Senator Patrick Joyce awarded Railroader of the Year from Illinois Railroad Association
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Railroad Association announced State Senator Patrick Joyce as a recipient of the Association’s annual Railroader of the Year Award. “Senator Patrick Joyce is a true champion of...

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Murphy appointed Assistant Majority Leader
Murphy appointed Assistant Majority Leader
  DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy has been appointed to serve as Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois Senate. “I am honored to take on the role of Assistant Majority...

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Stadelman announces Lead Service Line Inventory Grants
Stadelman announces Lead Service Line Inventory Grants
  SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman announced that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has awarded grants to 48 communities in need of lead service line replacements, including a $50,000 grant...

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