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Morrison leads legislative package to tackle DCFS shortcomings

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Tuesday, February 08, 2022 05:46 PM
  • Morrison
  • DCFS
  • CCAP
  • SB3747
  • SB3853

morrison 020822SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) continues her longstanding efforts to make the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services a more effective agency with the introduction of a number of bills that will further protect our state's most vulnerable population.

"As a senator, one of my top priorities has been, and always will be, protecting our at-risk youth and providing them with opportunities to help their futures soar," Morrison said. "These two pieces of legislation, along with others in my legislative package, will provide additional tools that will strengthen the ability of DCFS to help those in its care."

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Morrison: Budget tackles DCFS problems, prioritizes families

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 01:48 PM
  • Morrison
  • Education
  • DCFS
  • State of the State

Morrison 2022 Feb budget

 

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement after the governor’s Wednesday State of the State and Budget Address:

“Following recent events within the Department of Children and Family Services that has led to unspeakable harm for both children in care and workers alike, there was no question real, tangible solutions needed to be brought forth.

“The governor’s proposed budget allocates millions of dollars to address staffing shortages by hiring hundreds of additional employees and providing high-level training. This is a step in the right direction.

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$2 million coming to local businesses to alleviate pandemic stress thanks to Senator Morrison

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Monday, January 24, 2022 03:51 PM
  • Morrison
  • Grants
  • Small Business
  • Back to Business

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HIGHWOOD – Thanks to State Senator Julie Morrison’s support of last year’s state budget, dozens of local businesses in the district she represents will receive more than $2 million in combined assistance to combat COVID-19-reated losses.

“Small business owners in Lake and Cook County and throughout the state experienced unforeseen financial difficulties that will be challenging to bounce back from without help,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “While reopening has been beneficial to many businesses, they are still constantly facing financial obligations to keep their stores clean and employees protected.”

The B2B program grants are awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity using funds allocated to them by the American Rescue Plan through last year’s state budget. So far – thanks to strong support from Morrison – DCEO has provided $111 million in B2B grants to nearly 3,000 small businesses throughout the state with an emphasis on disproportionately impacted areas.

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Morrison fights for free-of-charge health services for survivors of sexual assault

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Friday, January 21, 2022 11:45 AM
  • Morrison
  • Sexual Assault
  • SB3023

Senator MorrisonSPRINGFIELD – To lessen the mental and emotional strain of receiving treatment and care following a sexual assault, Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is fighting for survivors’ treatments and medications to be free-of-charge for up to 180 days following the assault.

“Recovery, both physical and emotional, from sexual assault takes time,” Morrison said. “Cost associated with treatment for sexual violence should not become added weight on the shoulders of someone already struggling.”

Under Morrison’s proposal, survivors of sexual assault would not be charged for health care services relating to the crime for up to 180 days after their forensic examination. Lab tests to determine the presence of a sexually transmitted disease, appropriate medications for potential diseases and physical examination, among other services, would be covered under the measure.

Currently, survivors are billed for the aforementioned treatments and services 90 days following their initial appointment. However, the need for medical assistance often lasts much longer – leading some to forgo necessary treatment because of a high price or lack of insurance.

“Survivors of sexual violence often face a large range of health consequences,” Morrison said. “The trauma associated with such acts is already burdensome – the last thing survivors need is the added stress of paying for treatment to help them recover.”

Senate Bill 3023 passed the Health Committee this week and now heads to the full Senate for further consideration.

Morrison prioritizes spouses of long-term care facility patients in new legislation

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 08:40 PM
  • Slideshow
  • Morrison
  • Medical Needs
  • Long-term Care Facilities
  • SB2962

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SPRINGFIELD – Spouses of people in Medicaid-funded long-term care facilities could soon be able to keep more of their own personal savings thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest).

“Far too often, spouses of older adults in long-term care facilities are forced to pay high out-of-pocket rates for their own medical needs to ensure their loved one can keep their care,” Morrison said. “By aligning Illinois’ allowance for community spouses with the rest of the country, we are signaling to older adults that we care for them and wish to give them the ability to care for themselves and their spouse with no added stress.”

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Morrison heartbroken by line of duty death of DCFS employee

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Wednesday, January 05, 2022 02:50 PM
  • Morrison
  • DCFS
  • Line of Duty Death

morrison 031321SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement regarding the tragic loss of life of Deidra Silas, a Department of Children and Family Services’ employee. Silas was stabbed to death in Thayer Tuesday afternoon while performing a home visit.

“I am heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of Deidre Silas, a dedicated DCFS employee. Her top priority was helping some of the most vulnerable, at-risk children in our state. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Deidre.

“This is not the first employee death we have seen at DCFS in recent years. I, alongside other legislators, will immediately call upon Director Smith to review the agency’s policies to ensure no other life of someone called to protect our children is brutally lost.”

Morrison: to focus on the future of heath care

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Friday, December 10, 2021 04:00 PM
  • Health Care
  • Morrison
  • Fine
  • Gillespie

State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview), Dr.  Shoeb Sitafalwalla, chief strategy officer of Advocate Aurora Health, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) and State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) participate in a Senate Health Committee hearing on the future of health care.

State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview), Dr. Shoeb Sitafalwalla, chief strategy officer of Advocate Aurora Health, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest)
and State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) participate in a Senate Health Committee hearing on the future of health care.

Morrison leads Senate Health Committee hearing on future of health care Thursday

CHICAGO – As health care continues to evolve, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) wants to study trends and have open dialogue with health care professionals to bring Illinois to the forefront of the future of care.

That led her to chair a Senate Heath Committee Subject Matter Hearing on the future of health care Thursday.

“We have an opportunity to rely on the data and innovation behind the booming health care and IT industries and start to forecast our health care future,” Morrison said.

Morrison spearheaded the committee to discuss the future of health care – including innovations in telehealth, technology and other ways in which health care is being delivered.

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Morrison announces $1.1 million coming to Chicago Executive Airport

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Thursday, December 09, 2021 10:55 AM
  • Morrison
  • Transportation Funding
  • Chicago Executive Airport

chi exec airport 120921WHEELING – Chicago Executive Airport – which sees 80,000 corporate, charter and light recreational aircraft each year – will receive more than $1 million in funding to make upgrades, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) announced Thursday.

“Chicago Executive Airport gives corporate travelers and recreational flyers a unique experience to fly into the less crowded suburbs and head into the city,” Morrison said. “The upgrades made will allow even more people to take advantage of the state of the art facility.” 

Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling will receive nearly $1.1 million to work on some of its roads and parking. The money granted is part of a $94 million funding project to revitalize both large and small airports across the country.

Morrison was proud to support the Rebuild Illinois capital program in 2019, which created a six-year plan to update the state’s aging transportation system, create jobs and promote economic growth. The money allocated to Chicago Executive Airport came from the bipartisan, multi-regional plan.

A full list of recipients can be viewed by visiting https://idot.click/rbi-airport-program-awards.

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  4. Morrison hosting holiday donation drive for kids in need

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