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Castro welcomes new program to help Illinois minority businesses to Elgin

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Friday, November 19, 2021 03:50 PM
  • Castro
  • Minority Owned
  • Business and Development

minority business 111921ELGIN –State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) recently attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new Illinois Minority Business Development Agency Businesses Center, a flagship location to help connect small businesses to resources that can help them thrive.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has only broadened the existing challenges minority-owned businesses face when it comes to things like procurement and growing their markets,” Castro said. “It’s exciting to see Elgin become a hub for development with the opening of this new MBDA office.”

Read more: Castro welcomes new program to help Illinois minority businesses to Elgin

Castro measure to license and certify Illinois midwives passes Senate

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 02:56 PM
  • Castro
  • Certification
  • Midwives
  • Licensing
  • HB3401

castro midwives 102021SPRINGFIELD – A landmark plan to protect pregnant mothers by setting standards for the qualifications and education of midwives in Illinois sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) passed the Senate Wednesday.

“Midwives play a huge role in many women’s pregnancies, from providing care and guidance before pregnancy all the way to postpartum care,” Castro said. “Making sure these health care providers have proper education and training will ensure that women are in the best hands at a vital time in their and their babies’ lives.”

Read more: Castro measure to license and certify Illinois midwives passes Senate

Castro reminds local businesses to apply for grants to help them recover

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Tuesday, October 05, 2021 01:03 PM
  • Castro
  • DCEO
  • B2B Grant Program

B2B 100521ELGIN – State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) is urging local businesses to submit their applications for the Back to Business grant program before the upcoming Oct. 13 deadline.

“It’s no secret that our small businesses have been hit hard during this pandemic,” Castro said. “For some businesses, the Back to Business grants could mean the difference between staying open or closing for good.”

To help restore operational losses incurred during the pandemic, the B2B program will provide grants ranging in size from $5,000 to $150,000, commensurate with losses experienced. Overall, the B2B program allocates $250 million in American Rescue Plan dollars for small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic.

Businesses in the 23rd district have already been awarded nearly $350,000 total through the B2B program. Grants through the program are awarded on a rolling basis, and the deadline to submit an application is Oct. 13.

“I urge every struggling small business to submit an application before the deadline,” Castro said. “A robust community of small businesses is vital to our society.”

Learn more about the B2B grant program and start an application on the DCEO website

AMITA tour sparks conversation on behavioral health, need for resources

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:49 PM
  • Mental Health
  • Castro
  • Behavioral Health

castro amita 092221HOFFMAN ESTATES – State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) toured the AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and sat down with local health care workers to discuss some of the challenges facing local systems Monday.

“I appreciated the conversations I had during my visit regarding some of the issues in our health care system, like staffing needs, number of beds and more,” Castro said. “We know that behavioral and mental health care is just as important as physical care, and AMITA is working to expand their services to people with mental health needs.”

Read more: AMITA tour sparks conversation on behavioral health, need for resources

Castro celebrates passage of equitable clean energy package

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Monday, September 13, 2021 03:56 PM
  • Castro
  • Clean Energy Jobs Act
  • Energy Transition Act
  • SB2408

castro ep 091321SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin), who has worked tirelessly for years to bring a comprehensive and just energy transition package to Illinois, released the following statement regarding the General Assembly’s passage of the state’s historic energy measure:

“After years of fighting the battle for clean energy, I am pleased we were able to come together to pass a comprehensive energy package that puts environmental justice and equity at the center of the work to move Illinois to 100% clean energy.

Read more: Castro celebrates passage of equitable clean energy package

Castro celebrates legislative success as measures are signed into law

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Wednesday, September 08, 2021 03:35 PM
  • Castro
  • HB449
  • SB967
  • HB1711
  • HB369
  • SB2079

castro 090821ELGIN – In the months following the spring legislative session, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) is celebrating the signing of a number of pieces of legislation she spearheaded to help Illinoisans.

“I am proud of the General Assembly’s work this year to pass a wide range of measures to improve the lives of Illinoisans,” Castro said. “As we prepare to return to session in the coming months, I hope to continue my work to support and protect residents of the state, especially our most vulnerable.”

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Household privacy strengthened as Castro measure signed into law

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Friday, August 27, 2021 04:58 PM
  • Castro
  • Privacy
  • Cybersecurity
  • Household Devices

Senator Cristina Castro

SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) spearheaded a new law to ensure people who utilize household devices like Amazon Alexas and Ring doorbells are protected from having private information seized without a warrant.

“Household devices are convenient, but they also can store a lot of data that we don’t always realize,” Castro said. “The legislation being signed today will lay out clear guidelines for when private information can be acquired by law enforcement.”

The law creates the Protecting Household Privacy Act, which prohibits law enforcement from seizing private information stored in or shared by household electronic devices without a valid warrant or grand jury subpoena.

Read more: Household privacy strengthened as Castro measure signed into law

Castro celebrates signing of legislation to empower immigrant victims of crime to report

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 10:37 AM
  • Castro
  • Voices of Immigrant Communities Empowering Survivors Act
  • VOICES Act
  • SB2079

castro 051221SPRINGFIELD – This year, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) spearheaded a measure to enhance the Voices of Immigrant Communities Empowering Survivors Act in order to encourage people to report crimes without fear of jeopardizing their immigration status. The legislation was signed into law on Monday.

“Everyone deserves to be able to protect themselves from crime, and a big part of that is having the ability to report wrongs against them or their loved ones to law enforcement,” Castro said. “The VOICES Act and these enhancements will help both victims harmed by criminal activity and law enforcement looking to investigate the criminal activity.”

Read more: Castro celebrates signing of legislation to empower immigrant victims of crime to report

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