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Insurance Reform: Illinois House passes Healthcare Protection Act

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 19, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House lawmakers passed a massive health insurance reform plan late Thursday night. Sponsors and Gov. JB Pritzker said it will help curb predatory insurance practices and protect…

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Come One, Come All! House Speaker Welch to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival in Hillside

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 11, 2024

We are excited to once again host our annual Juneteenth Festival at Memorial Park District in Hillside. Enjoy live entertainment, connect with local businesses and organizations, and celebrate Freedom Day with us…

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Rep. Kelly Cassidy helped make Illinois a haven for LGBTQ+ rights & says the impact is beyond words

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 10, 2024

Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D) left Florida for Chicago when she was still a teenager, skipped college, went to work right away, had three kids in short order, and…

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Illinois House speaker gives address at Rock Island County Democrats Unity Dinner

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 29, 2024

Rock Island County Democrats say they are ready to fight for democracy and win big this November. At the forefront of the Democrats argument is that numerous rights — human…

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Kifowit advances seven new bills through committee; veterans and youth will benefit

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 23, 2024

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, successfully navigated seven critical bills through committee last week. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at improving mental health care for…

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Illinois bill would crack down on political deepfakes

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 20, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Il. (WCIA) – In an election year, voters see all kinds of information about candidates and issues they’ll be voting for on the ballot. But some of that information…

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Illinois House insurance committee approves plan expanding infertility coverage

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 12, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Private insurance companies in Illinois can currently limit patients to four rounds of IVF treatment. State lawmakers removed the cap on infertility coverage for state employees…

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Plan for hybrid elected Chicago school board now in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that spells out the inaugural electoral process for Chicago’s school board is in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands after the Illinois House on Thursday approved a measure that…

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Democratic Illinois lawmakers propose ways to protect — or expand — IVF

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 6, 2024

Illinois Democratic lawmakers are pushing multiple bills this year to further protect and expand access to in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. The proposals come as the Alabama Supreme…

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Illinois Representatives from both sides of the aisle co-sponsor bill to increase safety at correctional facilities

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 5, 2024

A new Illinois bill that is being co-sponsored by candidates from both sides of the aisle is looking to add safety measures to correctional facilities across Illinois, including the East…

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