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Bennett highlights College Changes Everything Month this October

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Thursday, October 06, 2022 09:34 AM
  • Bennett
  • ISAC
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colleg chngs 100622CHAMPAIGN – State Senator Scott Bennett is reminding Illinois residents that October is College Changes Everything Month in Illinois. This month, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission teams up with high schools and community partners to support students in their college admission processes.

“The transition from high school to college can be confusing to students, which often times turns away interest in pursuing higher education,” said Bennett (D-Champaign). “College Changes Everything Month is a great time to take advantage of the resources available to high school seniors.”

 

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Bennett celebrates $6 million in funding to revitalize Champaign and Rantoul

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 02:23 PM
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  • Rebuild Illinois
  • DCEO
  • Rebuild Downtowns and Main Streets

bennett dntn champaign 081722CHAMPAIGN –State Senator Scott Bennett joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to announce a combined $6 million grant through Rebuild Illinois awarded to Champaign and Rantoul to revamp their downtown regions.

“Downtown areas are special to their communities, whether it’s historic buildings, tasty restaurants, or a place for residents to hangout,” said Bennett (D- Champaign). “With this grant, downtowns are able to become even more welcoming and vibrant.”

DCEO announced a total of $106 million in capital grants awarded to revitalize 50 commercial corridors and main streets throughout Illinois. Among those 50 projects, Champaign and Rantoul have each been awarded $3 million.

“Not only are these regions adding additional value to their downtowns, they are also keeping historical aspects that have been around for decades,” Bennett said. “The Rebuild Illinois Program has been a great plan for many places in the state and has made projects, such as these in Champaign and Rantoul, possible.”

For more information or to see the full list of recipients, people can visit the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s website.

Bennett urges residents to drive sober this Fourth of July weekend

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Friday, July 01, 2022 02:16 PM
  • Bennett
  • IDOT
  • Safe Driving
  • Independence Day

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CHAMPAIGN – With Independence Day right around the corner, State Senator Scott Bennett is joining law enforcement officials in reminding people to celebrate safely and drive sober.

“Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create dangerous driving situations when individuals choose to drive while impaired,” said Bennett (D-Champaign). “I encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly by booking a safe ride home or designating a sober driver if your celebrations include alcohol.”

The Illinois Department of Transportation launched a multimedia safety campaign – “It’s Not a Game” – that drives home the message there are no extra lives, no respawns and no second chances to get it right when you are behind the wheel.

Read more: Bennett urges residents to drive sober this Fourth of July weekend

Bennett backs new law to help combat opioid epidemic

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Monday, June 13, 2022 01:12 PM
  • Bennett
  • Opioid Crisis
  • Opioids
  • HB 1780
  • Drug take-back program
  • Disposal Program

SENATOR BENNETT HB 1780

 

SPRINGFIELD – To ensure communities have a safe option to discard opioids and other prescription medication, State Senator Scott Bennett supported a new law to create a statewide disposal program.

“Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands,” said Bennett (D-Champaign). “Creating a statewide drug take-back programs provides options to safely dispose of prescription drugs as well as educate the public on the associated risks.”

While some counties in Illinois have already established similar programs, there is no statewide system in place to safely collect and dispose of medications, leaving some counties without a secure way to throw away these substances.

Read more: Bennett backs new law to help combat opioid epidemic

Bennett-supported law requires insurers to cover prostate cancer screenings

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:05 PM
  • Bennett
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
  • HB5318

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SPRINGFIELD – Men will be able to get annual prostate cancer screenings with no out-of-pocket cost thanks to a measure supported by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) that was signed into law Friday.

“Prostate cancer can be life-threatening,” Bennett said. “This new law will allow more men to access prostate cancer screening without barriers and ultimately save lives.”

The law, originally House Bill 5318, will require private insurers to provide all qualifying male policyholders with an annual prostate cancer screening upon the recommendations of a physician.

Read more: Bennett-supported law requires insurers to cover prostate cancer screenings

Bennett: Breaking down barriers to get mental health professionals back in the workforce

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Friday, June 10, 2022 03:13 PM
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  • Mental Health
  • Fine
  • Behavioral Health
  • SB3617

Sen. Scott Bennett

SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will now have more access to mental and behavioral health specialists thanks to a law signed Friday supported by State Senator Scott Bennett.

“People living with mental health conditions often go without treatment because of the obstacles in place,” said Bennett (D-Champaign). “This new law breaks down those barriers and will help people access the care they need when they need it the most.”

In Illinois, there are only 14 behavioral health care professionals for every 10,000 Illinois residents. Many people are forced to wait longer for essential treatment or forego health care entirely because of this gap. This can be detrimental to their mental and physical well-being.

Read more: Bennett: Breaking down barriers to get mental health professionals back in the workforce

Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Thursday, May 26, 2022 03:22 PM
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  • College Savings Day

college savings 052822CHAMPAIGN – 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 sights on the kinds of careers they want to pursue, we want them to know that saving through 529 College Savings Plans can help them get there,” said Bennett (D-Champaign). “College Savings Day is a great reminder that families can achieve their education savings goals.”

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Bennett-supported measure to reconnect former foster children with their foster families becomes law

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 02:09 PM
  • Bennett
  • Foster Children
  • Foster Families

fosterfam 051822SPRINGFIELD – A measure supported by State Senator Scott Bennett to help former foster children get in contact with their former families was signed into law Friday.

“Youth in the foster care system often become very close with their foster families before they are adopted,” said Bennett (D-Champaign), a co-sponsor of the legislation. “These kids deserve access to the family that cared for them as they transition to a new family.”

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