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Murphy: Vehicle owners deserve to be told if their car will be towed

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Monday, March 14, 2022 11:57 AM
  • Murphy
  • Vehicles
  • Vehicle Tow
  • SB 3629

Senator Murphy


SPRINGFIELD –In efforts to provide an additional level of protection to renters who pay for parking, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sponsoring a new measure which would require property seeking to tow their vehicles provide a personal notice to residents before removing their vehicle.

“Towing a resident’s car without their knowledge creates many issues for the car owner—finding the money to get the car back, finding alternative transportation to work, running late for work and many other issues,” Murphy said. “We must ensure that car owners are receiving appropriate notice before their car is towed.”

Under current law, property owners are required to provide written instructions before towing vehicles. However, distributing only physical warnings causes many residents who may not be able to physically receive mail to miss the notice, leaving them to deal with the cost to get their car back.

Read more: Murphy: Vehicle owners deserve to be told if their car will be towed

Murphy celebrates the founding of the Illinois Assyrian Caucus

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 05:11 PM
  • Murphy
  • Illinois Assyrian Caucus
  • Assyrian Caucus

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SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) was proud to stand with her colleagues to announce the founding of the Illinois Assyrian Caucus at a press conference on Wednesday, as well as her role as a founding member the group. 

“The district I represent is strengthened by its diverse population, including a large community of Assyrian immigrants” Murphy said. “Forming this caucus will help us highlight issues that are concerning to the Assyrian-American community and representing them like they deserve.”

Assyrians are a transnational ethnic group indigenous to parts of Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Over 80,000 Assyrian-Americans live in Illinois, and they have formed vibrant cultural communities throughout the state. To ensure this community is represented best in government, Murphy and her colleagues formed the Assyrian caucus.

Read more: Murphy celebrates the founding of the Illinois Assyrian Caucus

Senator Murphy’s district office to move March 1

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Monday, February 28, 2022 11:20 AM
  • Murphy
  • Des Plaines
  • District Office
  • 28th District

Senator Murphy

 

DES PLAINES –State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced that her Des Plaines office is moving on March 1.

Senator Murphy’s new district office address is 1645 S. River Rd., Suite 7, Des Plaines, IL 60018. You may also reach her office by calling 847-718-1110, or online at http://senatorlauramurphy.com/contact-us.

“Senate district offices typically assist constituents with state-related programs, such as unemployment insurance, SNAP benefits, and child support,” Murphy said. “I hope people in my community will take advantage of these resources at our new office location.”

Read more: Senator Murphy’s district office to move March 1

Murphy: Musical therapists should be licensed to work with vulnerable communities

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Friday, February 25, 2022 01:30 PM
  • Murphy
  • Musical Therapists
  • Therapy
  • SB 2243
  • Musical Therapy

Senator Murphy

 

SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing that music therapy is a necessary treatment option for vulnerable communities, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) advanced a measure which allows for the licensure of musical therapists and creates a Musical Therapy Advisory Committee.

“Musical therapy can be life-changing for children suffering from traumatic brain injuries, seniors, stroke survivors, veterans experiencing PTSD, and many other conditions,” Murphy said. “This initiative will ensure musical therapists are qualified to work with vulnerable communities, as well as encourage patients and their families to seek out this form of care.”

Musical therapists are skilled musicians who use music interventions to achieve therapeutic goals. After assessing their client’s functioning through response to music, they design music interventions and therapy sessions based on the client’s needs. Common conditions treated with music therapy include autism, Alzheimer’s disease, mental diseases, developmental disabilities, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, and is often recommended to veterans and seniors—making many people receiving this care some of the most vulnerable in our communities.

Read more: Murphy: Musical therapists should be licensed to work with vulnerable communities

Murphy increases library access for children across the state

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 04:44 PM
  • Children
  • Murphy
  • Students
  • Library Fees
  • SB 3497

Senator Murphy

 

SPRINGFIELD – Children living in unincorporated areas may no longer have to pay large non-resident fees to access resources in libraries outside of their district, thanks to a new measure sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).

“We know that children that read, succeed. We must do everything to remove barriers that prevent their access to libraries,” Murphy said. “It is long past time to increase access to library materials for our community’s children who are eager to learn through reading.”

Currently, children who want to access resources from a library outside of their district must pay a non-resident fee. These fees are determined by each library’s board of trustees, and typically are at least equal to the cost paid by the residents of the district. However, these fees are often far too expensive for children who want to access resources, like reading materials or computers, during their school breaks. Murphy aims to address these disparities by waiving non-resident library fees for kids who want to expand their horizons through reading. 

Read more: Murphy increases library access for children across the state

Murphy: Proposed budget is a win for working families

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 02:32 PM
  • Budget
  • Murphy
  • State of the State
  • Working Families

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) offered the following statement after the governor released his proposed Fiscal Year ’23 budget. 

“Working families across the state are facing grave financial struggles due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, high property taxes and the recent bout of inflation. The governor’s proposed budget outlines much needed relief for those who have long felt unnoticed.

Read more: Murphy: Proposed budget is a win for working families

Local businesses in district Murphy represents to receive $2 million thanks to her support

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Monday, January 24, 2022 10:29 AM
  • DCEO
  • Murphy
  • B2B Grant Program

murphy 032321 2DES PLAINES – More than two dozen local businesses across the district State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) represents will be awarded over $2 million from the Back to Business Program to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to her unwavering support of last year’s state budget.

“We created the Back to Business grant program to help our vibrant small business community recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” Murphy said. “We know companies’ bottom lines are still hurting, and we want to do all we can to help.”

Read more: Local businesses in district Murphy represents to receive $2 million thanks to her support

Murphy: You have an additional three months to renew expired driver’s licenses

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Friday, December 17, 2021 03:45 PM
  • Murphy
  • Driver's Licenses
  • Secretary of State
  • Deadline Extension

sos license deadline 121721DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is reminding Illinois drivers they will now have an additional three months to renew their licenses.

“Throughout the pandemic, our local secretary of state offices have prioritized the health and safety of its workers and our community,” Murphy said. “By extending the deadline, we are giving everyone a fair chance to get their licenses renewed on time without waiting in line for hours.”

Read more: Murphy: You have an additional three months to renew expired driver’s licenses

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  3. Murphy outlines legislation to end violence against law enforcement
  4. Murphy: Applying to college just got easier
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