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State Senator Melinda Bush retires

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Tuesday, January 03, 2023 10:41 AM
  • Bush
  • Retirement

bush 010323GRAYSLAKE – Following nearly a decade of public service in the General Assembly, State Senator Melinda Bush retired from the Senate Saturday.

“It has been an honor serving as a state senator for nearly a decade – passing 100 laws and counting,” said Bush (D-Grayslake). “From working to secure an equitable funding model for our state’s schools, to providing economic development to our local communities, to leading the fight for ethics reform in Springfield, I am proud to have brought a multifaceted approach to the General Assembly.”

Bush – a lifelong resident of Lake County – represented children and families in the 31st Senate District for nearly 10 years.

“When I think back on the last decade, I think about the impactful, emotional moments that have taken place in Springfield as we passed monumental legislation that made our state more inclusive and equitable,” Bush said.

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Senator Bush: I am speechless

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Friday, June 24, 2022 01:26 PM
  • Bush
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Abortion Access
  • Roe v Wade

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GRAYSLAKE – State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) released the following statement after the nation’s top court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping millions of women across the nation from their right to choose.

“I am appalled, disgusted and disheartened. To be frank, I am speechless. While the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court comes at no surprise, I’m faced with a shock of emotion I never wanted to feel – and that’s because, despite it being 2022, there’s a war against women.

“Because of this decision, people will suffer and women will die. I am in complete dismay that this is where we are as a country. While I can go to sleep each night knowing women in Illinois are protected from the heinous ramifications of the ruling, it devastates me that women across the country don’t have the same freedom. To those women: Illinois is your safe haven. We welcome you with open arms.”

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Bush law provides time off for miscarriages

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Thursday, June 09, 2022 02:42 PM
  • Bush
  • Miscarraige
  • Stillbirth
  • Grief
  • SB3120

miscarriage 060922SPRINGFIELD – The burden of silence many people face when returning to the workplace almost immediately following the loss of a pregnancy can cause emotional upheaval. State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) passed a newly signed law to allow people to take leave following pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or other fertility issues.

“The emotional anguish suffered after a miscarriage or stillbirth is often debilitating,” Bush said. “Returning to work sooner than they’d like leaves little room for grief, mourning and healing.”

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Opioid reversal drugs now free of charge thanks to Senator Bush

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Friday, June 03, 2022 10:12 AM
  • Bush
  • Opioid Overdose
  • SB2535
  • Nalaxone

bush 060322SPRINGFIELD – A career-long advocate for the fight against the ongoing opioid epidemic, State Senator Melinda Bush fought during the spring legislative session to make opioid overdose reversal drugs more accessible and provide people with more education surrounding the consequences of opioids.

“We all know someone who has a friend or family member that struggles with addiction — and the thought of that person losing their battle with opioids when lifesaving medication is available is devastating,” said Bush (D-Grayslake). “We must put an end to the red tape and hurdles people have to go through to receive naloxone so we can tackle the crisis head on.” 

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Senator Bush: I’m afraid of the infringement of rights taking place in our country

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 03:53 PM
  • Bush
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Reproductive Rights
  • Roe v Wade

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Bush reacts to leak of SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

GRAYSLAKE — A steadfast advocate of a woman’s right to choose, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) issued the following statement after a draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked:

“No person should be able to dictate or take away a woman’s right to choose. The move by the country’s top court is devastating, disheartening and downright appalling.

“History shows us that today’s move won’t ban abortion — it will ban safe abortion, putting women at greater health risks. When will enough be enough? When will we treat reproductive health care the same as all other forms of health care?

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Senator Bush measure to make opioid overdose reversal drug free heads to governor

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Thursday, March 31, 2022 03:46 PM
  • Bush
  • Opioid Crisis
  • Opioid Overdose
  • HB 4408
  • Reversal Drug

Senator Bush


SPRINGFIELD –
A career-long advocate for the fight against the ongoing opioid epidemic, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is leading a measure to make an opioid overdose reversal drug more accessible.  

“We all know someone who has a friend or family member that struggles with addiction – and the thought of that person losing their life when lifesaving medication is available is devastating,” Bush said. “We must put an end to the red tape and hurdles people have to go through to receive naloxone.”

Bush’s measure would prohibit insurers and Medicaid from charging a copay for naloxone – an opioid suppressant. Naloxone can be lifesaving for people overdosing on opioids, but can often be inaccessible with a cost of up to $140 for two doses.

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Senator Bush works to make opioid overdose reversal drug free

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 05:07 PM
  • Bush
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Opioid Overdose
  • HB 4408

Senator Bush

 

SPRINGFIELD – A career-long advocate for the fight against the ongoing opioid epidemic, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is leading a measure to make an opioid overdose reversal drug more accessible.  

“We all know someone who has a friend or family member that struggles with addiction – and the thought of that person losing their life when lifesaving medication is available is devastating,” Bush said. “We must put an end to the red tape and hurdles people have to go through to receive naloxone.”

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Bush: Opioid education will save lives

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Category: Senator Melinda Bush News
Thursday, March 10, 2022 02:35 PM
  • Bush
  • Opioid Crisis
  • Opioids
  • Opioid Education
  • SB 2535

Sen. Melinda Bush

SPRINGFIELD – People who are prescribed opioid drugs would be educated on the addictive – and sometimes deadly – consequences of the medication by a pharmacist under a measure spearheaded by State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake).

“Opioid overdoses have been occurring at alarming rates in Illinois,” Bush said. “Opioid education will save lives.”

The measure would require pharmacists to inform the patient that opioids are addictive and offer to give the patient naloxone – a common opioid reversal medication. Further, under the legislation, if a patient is discharged from the hospital after overdose of a controlled substance, they would be provided with naloxone. 

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  3. Senator Bush continues to fight for ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
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