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Harmon reacts to SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade
Harmon reacts to SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade
The Importance of Juneteenth
The Importance of Juneteenth
Rachelle Aud Crowe resigns from the Illinois Senate
Rachelle Aud Crowe resigns from the Illinois Senate
New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings
New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings
Feigenholtz law gives local law enforcement additional crime-solving tools
Feigenholtz law gives local law enforcement additional crime-solving tools

Opioid overdose reversal drug free under new Ellman law

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Published: Friday, June 03, 2022 11:01 AM

ellman 060322SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) to make naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, more accessible was signed into law Thursday.

“Opioids are permeating our communities, and people are dying at record rates. By making naloxone more accessible, we can prevent more deaths as we work to address the root of addiction,” Ellman said. “Naloxone saves lives. You can’t put a price on that.”

House Bill 4408 prohibits insurers and Medicaid from charging a copay for naloxone, an opioid suppressant. Naloxone can be lifesaving for people overdosing on opioids, but can often cost up to $140 for two doses.

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Villivalam supports expansion of expressway cameras to curb violence on roads

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Published: Friday, June 03, 2022 10:55 AM

lsd traffic 060322­CHICAGO – With carjackings and shootings on the rise on Illinois’ expressways, State Senator Ram Villivalam supported two new laws to help law enforcement crack down on these crimes.

“Commuters deserve to know they are safe when they use any of Illinois’ 15,969 miles of highways,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “Allowing law enforcement to coordinate and address these crimes is the first step to protecting drivers.”

Read more: Villivalam supports expansion of expressway cameras to curb violence on roads

Simmons measure to create men’s health division in IDPH becomes law

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Published: Friday, June 03, 2022 10:29 AM

simmons 060322CHICAGO – To better inform and raise awareness for health issues that particularly effect men, State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) led a measure to create the division of men’s health within the Illinois Department of Public Health Office of Health Promotion.

“We know that men are less likely to go see a doctor or other healthcare professional when they are not feeling right,” Simmons said. “They may end up missing their body’s signs of sickness and eventually progress to disease – especially if they are not educated on signs to lookout for.”

Read more: Simmons measure to create men’s health division in IDPH becomes law

Organizations to have expanded access to fentanyl test strips thanks to Peters law

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Published: Friday, June 03, 2022 10:20 AM

fentanyl 060322Springfield - A measure to help medical professionals get more tests into the hands of individuals who battle opioid addiction was signed into law thanks to the efforts of State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“This reform will help save lives,” Peters said. “We still have a long way to go, but removing penalties organizations face when they have access to test strips is a responsible way to address the opioid crisis and to create real public safety for all instead of continuing the misguided policies of the past.”

 

Read more: Organizations to have expanded access to fentanyl test strips thanks to Peters law

  1. Opioid reversal drugs now free of charge thanks to Senator Bush
  2. Peters measure to combat drownings in Lake Michigan becomes law
  3. Fine’s law sets limits on spraying mosquitos, prioritizing environmental and public health
  4. Johnson commends new law to invest in child care for first responders

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Fine condemns decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Fine condemns decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
  GLENVIEW – State Senator Laura Fine (D—Glenview) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – depriving millions of women of their...

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Lightford: Overturning Roe V. Wade is dehumanizing
Lightford: Overturning Roe V. Wade is dehumanizing
  MAYWOOD - After the official decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court...

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Senator Linda Holmes: We're not going back
Senator Linda Holmes: We're not going back
  AURORA – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, removing the right to choose from millions...

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Murphy vows to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade decision
Murphy vows to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade decision
  DES PLAINES –Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, State Senator Laura Murphy (D—Des Plaines) released the following statement.

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Senator Morrison: Right to choose should be a basic health care standard
Senator Morrison: Right to choose should be a basic health care standard
  HIGHWOOD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement after the nation’s top court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping millions of women across the nation from their...

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Gillespie denounces Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Gillespie denounces Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
  ARLINGTON HEIGHTS –State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – depriving millions of women of...

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