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Morris Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that would protect Illinois patients from losing their homes because of unpaid medical debt.
Crawford Bill Expanding Apprenticeships in Barbering and Cosmetology Across Illinois Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to the governor’s desk that creates apprenticeship pathways in the barbering and cosmetology industries across Illinois.
Mah Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, advanced a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices, and requiring businesses to fairly compensate consumers.
Hernandez-backed Measure Expanding Barber and Cosmetology Licensure Opportunities Passes Senate Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan in Springfield backed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, would establish a debt-free pathway for people seeking careers in cosmetology and barbering, better enabling them to gain hands-on experience and earn their license.
Stuart Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices, and requiring businesses to fairly compensate consumers.
Canty Bill Protecting Patient Homes from Aggressive Medical Debt Collection Methods Passes Both Chambers
Working to protect homeowners from medical debt, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is sending a bill to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk ensuring patients’ primary residences and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt.
Ortíz-backed Bill Addressing Issues with Digital Coupons Passes Senate Vote
A bill, backed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, requiring all grocery chains that offer e-coupons in Illinois to provide, and honor, a physical coupon alternative passed out of the Senate on Wednesday, and now heads to the governor for final approval.
Ness Tributes Local Leader, ALS Fighter During ALS Awareness Month
State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, is celebrating a local woman’s retirement from an impressive service career as director of the Johnsburg Public Library while also highlighting her fight battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) amid ALS Awareness Month.
DeLaRosa Bill Protecting Patient Homes from Hospital Legal Action Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to protect homeowners from medical debt, state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, is advancing a bill to the governor’s desk for consideration that ensures patients’ primary residence and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt.
Briel Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill to the governor’s desk for consideration ensuring patients’ primary residence and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt.
Ryan, ‘The Bear’ Actor to Hold Press Conference Highlighting State Sandwich Bill
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.— State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, will join FX’s The Bear actor Corey Hendrix on Wednesday, May 20, at 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot between the Capitol and Howlett Building to celebrate the ongoing work designating the Italian Beef sandwich as the official state sandwich of Illinois, including the passage of House Bill 4669 and House Resolution 910.
Harper Calls for Greater Equity, Reform at Statewide Town Hall
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the gathering of operators, advocates, farmers, regulators, and community members for a timely discussion titled “The State of Cannabis, Hemp & Equity in Illinois: Progress, Challenges & What Comes Next,” which examined the current state of Illinois’ cannabis and hemp industries and the ongoing effort to fulfill the state’s equity commitments, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, emphasized that while progress has been made, work remains to ensure equity and opportunity stay at the forefront of the industry’s future.
Manley Testifies at Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Reforms, Creating Accountability and Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, testified during the House Revenue and Finance Committee for her proposed legislation to reduce the wrongly inflated property tax burden for many Illinois homeowners. Other Will County leaders also testified, including Channahon President Missey Moorman Schumacher, Will County Executive Chief of Staff Mike Mahoney and Will County Supervisor of Assessments Dale B. Butalla.
Grasse Public Health Measure to Prepare for Potential Infectious Diseases Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A public health measure led by state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, to prepare hospitals for infectious disease threats by updating threat response guidelines has passed the legislature.
Gill Seeks to Regulate Advertising Volume on Streamed Shows
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is trying to protect consumer experiences by prohibiting streaming services and the companies that manage their advertisements from showing ads that are louder than the show that a viewer is watching.
Mussman Declares May ALS Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is honoring those fighting ALS disease by passing a resolution recognizing the month of May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness month.
Mussman Announces June Series of Town Halls
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Upon the conclusion of the legislative session, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will hold three town halls in her district to update community members on new legislation and accomplishments in Springfield.
Jiménez Passes Resolution Highlighting Arise Chicago
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, honored Arise Chicago with House Resolution 736, recognizing the organization’s 35 years of advocacy, education and leadership in protecting workers’ rights and advancing economic justice across Illinois.