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Koehler measure to strengthen nursing home mental health reviews advances
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (240+ words) SPRINGFIELD " State Senator Dave Koehler's legislation to improve oversight and follow-up care for nursing home residents has advanced out of the Senate. "One of our most vulnerable population is our nursing home residents. Thoughtful care requires thoughtful polices," said Koehler…...
Sims works to put guardrails on prison mail-scanning system
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (253+ words) SPRINGFIELD " To protect incarcerated individuals" access to communications with their loved ones, State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. led a measure through the Senate to ensure they can"t be charged a fee to receive mail. "When you have limited communication…...
Illinois Senate Democrats present historic housing affordability plan
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (425+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus introduced an eight-bill package of statewide solutions Friday that would unlock tools to help meet the demand for homes and apartments and make housing more affordable for working families across the state....
Ellman bill aims to reduce food waste, expand student access to meals
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (208+ words) SPRINGFIELD " To combat climate change and environmental degradation as well as provide food for students, State Senator Laura Ellman spearheaded legislation aimed at helping schools reduce food waste and ensure more students have access to nutritious meals during the school…...
Villa measure to protect students" biometric data passes Senate
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (203+ words) SPRINGFIELD " In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks and data breaches targeting educational institutions, State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure to secure students" sensitive information. "As schools rely more on technology, we must ensure strong safeguards are in…...
Senate Democrats advocate for expanded resource access for residents awaiting trial
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (242+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Illinois Senate Democrats joined the Illinois Network for Pretrial Fairness at a press conference at the State Capitol on Thursday to advocate for Senate Bill 4074, a measure that would help address the root causes of incarceration and prevent recidivism…...
Murphy measure to protect consumers" sensitive data advances in Senate
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (175+ words) DES PLAINES " State Senator Laura Murphy is leading a comprehensive measure to protect consumers" data and shield them from targeted advertisements. "By placing guardrails around consumers" personal information, we eliminate companies" ability to collect and sell the most sensitive data…...
Guzm'n effort to combat private equity in health care has passed the Senate
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (146+ words) SPRINGFIELD "Senator Graciela Guzm'n's bill to monitor private equity in our health care system passed the Senate. "Health care is not a luxury to be profited off of, but a human right," said Guzm'n (D-Chicago). "We have seen private equity…...
Faraci advances measure to expand employment retention for student loan borrowers on default
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (190+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Illinoisans who are on default on their student loan repayments may soon see increased opportunities for employment and retention at state agencies, thanks to a measure led by State Senator Paul Faraci that passed the Senate Thursday." "Putting too…...
Ventura legislation on juvenile restorative justice programs heads to governor's desk
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (476+ words) Illinois Senate Democrats Ventura legislation on juvenile restorative justice programs heads to governor's desk SPRINGFIELD " Continuing her work to promote child-first policies, State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced a bill that would give courts more flexibility in advocating for restorative justice…...