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Senator Morrison to host hearing on audit of treatment of LGBTQ youth in DCFS care

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Monday, October 25, 2021 12:23 PM
  • Morrison
  • DCFS
  • LGBTQ Youth

morrison 031321SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) will lead a hearing Tuesday to further dive into a recent audit that found the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was not respecting the needs of LGBTQ youth in care.

“LGBTQ youth in care are disproportionately likely to become homeless and deal with mental health struggles,” Morrison said. “We must ensure all children are placed in understanding environments that accept them and support their authentic selves.”

Read more: Senator Morrison to host hearing on audit of treatment of LGBTQ youth in DCFS care

Morrison hosting holiday donation drive for kids in need

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 03:35 PM
  • Morrison
  • Foster Children
  • Children's Clothing Drive

kids pjs 101321HIGHWOOD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) will host a holiday donation drive to keep children in foster care warm and comforted this winter.

“In the spirit of giving this holiday season, I’m pleased to partner with so many community organizations to collect new pajamas for children in need,” Morrison said. “Warm pajamas are a basic human need, yet far too many children are left without each winter.”

In Illinois alone, more than 21,000 youth are in foster care and many are removed from their homes with only the clothes they were wearing at the time.

Read more: Morrison hosting holiday donation drive for kids in need

Senator Morrison reminds local businesses to apply for grants before deadline

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Friday, October 08, 2021 09:45 AM
  • Morrison
  • B2B Grant Program

B2BHIGHWOOD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is encouraging local businesses struggling from pandemic losses to apply for the latest round of the Back to Business grant program before the Oct. 13 deadline.

Overall, the B2B program will provide $250 million in American Rescue Plan dollars for small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic. Grants will range from $5,000 to $150,000 per business and can be used to cover a wide range of operations, such as staff and overhead costs.

“Small business owners in Lake and Cook County and throughout the state experienced unforeseen financial difficulties that will be challenging to bounce back from without help,” Morrison said. “While reopening has been beneficial to many businesses, they are still constantly facing financial obligations to keep their stores clean and employees protected.”

Read more: Senator Morrison reminds local businesses to apply for grants before deadline

Morrison: Today’s energy vote is a vote for our future

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:15 AM
  • Morrison
  • Renewable Energy
  • SB18
  • Energy Transition Act

morrison 060121SPRINGFIELD – A long-awaited win for environmentalists, the sweeping energy package that transitions Illinois to 100% clean energy by 2050 garnered support from State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) Wednesday.

“We are in a climate crisis, and we need a unified response to climate change,” Morrison said. “Today, with the passage of the Energy Transition Act, we are one step closer to a just and equitable transition to clean energy.”

Read more: Morrison: Today’s energy vote is a vote for our future

Insurance companies must clarify what fertility services they offer under new law by Morrison

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Friday, August 27, 2021 04:55 PM
  • Morrison
  • Health Insurance
  • Infertility Treatment
  • SB1905

morrison 082721SPRINGFIELD – Families will now receive greater transparency as to what fertility services are and are not offered under their insurance plans thanks to a new law championed by Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest).

It comes after conversations with a number of women who lived through issues with infertility and the barriers posed by lack of disclosure in employer-sponsored health insurance plans.

Read more: Insurance companies must clarify what fertility services they offer under new law by Morrison

Morrison’s attorney general-backed Preventing Youth Vaping Act signed into law

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 02:38 PM
  • Morrison
  • Preventing Youth Vaping Act
  • SB512

morrison vape 041421SPRINGFIELD – A steadfast supporter of keeping tobacco out of the hands of children, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is proud of a newly signed law creating the Preventing Youth Vaping Act.

“Vaping- and e-cigarette-related deaths and illnesses have become a nationwide outbreak that no user is immune to — no matter how young they are,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “We must continue to change the culture of smoking – especially for younger generations. The Preventing Youth Vaping Act is another step toward keeping these harmful products out of the hands of children.” 

Read more: Morrison’s attorney general-backed Preventing Youth Vaping Act signed into law

Morrison bans harmful pesticides near schools

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Friday, August 20, 2021 05:07 PM
  • Morrison
  • Charter Schools
  • Pesticides
  • SB2245

playground pesticide 082021SPRINGFIELD – To protect children from the harmful effects of pesticides, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) championed a newly signed law to make it illegal to use the chemicals near schools.

“Children are at higher risk for health effects from exposure to pesticides than adults because their nervous, immune, digestive and other systems are still developing, making them more susceptible to these pollutants compared to adults,” Morrison said.

 

Read more: Morrison bans harmful pesticides near schools

Schools to make plans for responding to anaphylactic shock under new law by Morrison

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Friday, August 20, 2021 12:01 PM
  • Morrison
  • Anaphylactic Shock'
  • School Training
  • HB102

anaphylacticshock 082021SPRINGFIELD – To help protect the lives of young children with food allergies, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) championed a new law that will create anaphylactic policies for schools and day cares.

“Children spend most of their day at school, and both they and their parents deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing that schools are well-equipped to assist when a student is having an allergic reaction,” Morrison said. “Creating a plan and training more employees on what to do if a student is having a reaction will save lives.” 

Read more: Schools to make plans for responding to anaphylactic shock under new law by Morrison

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  2. Morrison law makes corporations more transparent during pandemic
  3. Morrison law provides guidance on legal help for youth in DCFS’ care
  4. Morrison’s new law to require gluten labels on medications
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