Stadelman legislation that protects consumers buying event tickets passes Senate
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman’s legislation aimed at enhancing transparency in the ticketing industry has passed the Senate.
“This bill is a win for Illinois consumers,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “By requiring ticket sellers to disclose the total price of event tickets upfront, we are empowering consumers to make informed decisions and eliminate the frustration of hidden fees. Transparency is essential in ensuring fairness and trust in the ticketing industry.”
Speculative ticket listing refers to when sellers list tickets for events that they do not possess in the hope of acquiring them later at a lower price. This often leads to inflated ticket prices, and will leave customers vulnerable to price gouging.
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Porfirio bill offering transcript waivers for Iraqi, Afghan refugees passes Senate
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SPRINGFIELD – To support the educational aspirations of refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan, State Senator Mike Porfirio has steered legislation through the Senate that would waive transcript evaluation fees for these individuals.
“Denying refugees equal access to education reinforces marginalization,” said Porfirio. “By waiving transcript evaluation fees, we are not only promoting access to education, but also recognizing the valuable contributions that refugees bring to our colleges.”
Currently, transcript evaluations assess foreign transcripts as part of an admission process for higher education institutions. These evaluations are used to establish a U.S.-equivalent GPA, verify the accreditation of the foreign schools, and benchmark completed coursework to determine if the applicant has met the prerequisite requirements for their intended program.
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Murphy advances measure to address availability during medication shortages
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SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Laura Murphy has advanced a measure that would make medications easier to obtain during shortages.
“Maintenance medications — those that must be taken on a regular basis to treat long-term conditions — aren’t the kind that can be skipped,” Murphy (D-Des Plaines) said. “We need to ensure that patients have access to the medications they need to survive.”
Murphy’s measure would require health insurance and managed care plans to cover brand-name prescription drugs if the generic drug is unavailable during a nationwide shortage.
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Martwick: Our property tax system needs to be reevaluated
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SPRINGFIELD — Under a measure from State Senator Robert Martwick, the property tax system in Illinois would face review by the Department of Revenue.
“Taxpayers all across the state of Illinois are aware that the property tax system needs to be reformed,” said Martwick (D-Chicago). “This bill represents an acknowledgement that our property tax system needs to be reevaluated and the best reforms can only be achieved by instituting best practices, which will be identified by this study.”
Martwick’s measure would commission the Department of Revenue, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating the entire property tax system in the state. During the study, IDOR would examine whether the existing property tax levy, assessment, appeal and collection process is reasonable and fair, and issue recommendations for improvement.
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