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New law by Johnson reduces school fees for children of military personnel

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:08 PM
  • Military Students
  • SB3867
  • School Fees

Senator JohnsonSPRINGFIELD – Schools fees will be waived for low-income students with veteran or active military parents under a new law championed by State Senator Adriane Johnson.


“Veterans and active military members endure many hardships, and families with young children are finding it difficult to keep up with school fees,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By offering support to our heroes and their families, we can assist them through difficult financial times.”

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Johnson chosen to serve on Military Economic Development Committee

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 01:31 PM
  • Johnson
  • Military Economic Development

johnson 052522WAUKEGAN – State Senator Adriane Johnson was appointed to serve on the Military Economic Development Committee by Senate President Don Harmon on Tuesday.

“To protect residents and working families, military operations in Illinois must be sound,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Improving the business climate, ensuring bases are fully equipped and offering assistance to service members and their families will create a strong military presence throughout the state.”

The Military Economic Development Committee organizes Illinois’ efforts to preserve, protect, expand, and attract new military missions, assets, and installations. Members also explore ways to encourage defense-related businesses to expand or relocate, identify trends and support long-term viability within the state.

“I look forward to my responsibilities as a member of the Military Economic Development Committee,” Johnson said.

The committee makes recommendations to enhance Illinois’ military presence to the governor, General Assembly, congressional delegation, and other government officials.

New law by Johnson aims to support disadvantaged male students

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Monday, May 16, 2022 02:40 PM
  • Johnson
  • Disadvantaged Male Students
  • SB3845

young black males 051622SPRINGFIELD – To offer support to historically disadvantaged male students, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an initiative by State Senator Adriane Johnson into law to make a strong, statewide effort to explore solutions for equity in Illinois classrooms.

“A constituent expressed concerns for male students in classrooms when it comes to education equity,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “With support from my constituency, I’m relieved this law will allow our state to strategically explore ways to support young men in marginalized communities.”

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Johnson disheartened by attack on reproductive health care

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 03:28 PM
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Reproductive Rights
  • Johnson
  • Roe v Wade

Senator Johnson

 

WAUKEGAN – State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) released the following statement in response to the leaked Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade and threaten access to reproductive health care in the United States:

“Although Illinois has taken proactive steps to protect women’s reproductive rights, millions of women could be in danger should Roe v. Wade be overturned, and this regressive move would set our country back by more than five decades.

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Johnson supports efforts to reduce crime in Illinois

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Thursday, April 07, 2022 05:13 PM
  • Law Enforcement
  • Jones
  • HB4736
  • Crime Reduction Task Force

Sen. Adriane Johnson

SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to reduce crime in Illinois, State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) backed the Crime Reduction Task Force Act which works to establish recommendations to the General Assembly to better address the equity needs of local communities.

“Ensuring safety and security for all of Illinois’ residents is undoubtedly the highest obligation of government,” said Johnson. “This legislation looks to lean on not only law enforcement for the best approach, but seeks community and expert input as well.”

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Senate approves Johnson’s plan to restore, protect Lake Michigan’s shore

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Friday, February 25, 2022 01:52 PM
  • Coal Ash
  • Pollution
  • Clean Water
  • Johnson
  • SB 3073

Senator Johnson

 

SPRINGFIELD – To clean up the ponds of coal ash created by the Waukegan Power Generating Station along Lake Michigan and hold the company accountable for its pollution, State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) took action by advancing a measure through the Senate to restore safety to the area and offer environmental protection.

“Lake Michigan is an essential water source to Waukegan and other shore-line communities,” Johnson said. “Waukegan has too long been burdened by environmental hazards, and by requiring the plant to clean up its ash ponds, we are one step closer to reaching environmental justice in the area and progressing to a cleaner, greener future.”

With requirements outlined under the Environmental Protection Act, Johnson’s initiative requires coal combustion residual, or coal ash, stored in ponds on Lake Michigan’s shore at the Waukegan Generating Station to be removed from the site. The plant’s owner must also conduct a site investigation to identify and characterize the scope and extent of coal ash pollution on the site.

Read more: Senate approves Johnson’s plan to restore, protect Lake Michigan’s shore

Johnson advances measure to restore, protect Lake Michigan’s shore

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Thursday, February 24, 2022 03:18 PM
  • Coal Ash
  • Pollution
  • Johnson
  • Power Plant
  • SB 3073

Senator Johnson

 

SPRINGFIELD – Ponds of coal ash created by the Waukegan Power Generating Station have polluted the Lake Michigan shore for decades, and State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) advanced a measure to offer restoration and protection.

“Coal-burning plants have caused irreparable damage to our communities and ecosystems,” Johnson said. “We must make strong efforts for coal ash clean-up around Lake Michigan and protect our region’s largest water source from lingering toxins.”

With requirements outlined under the Environmental Protection Act, Johnson’s initiative requires the removal of coal combustion residual, or coal ash, stored in ponds on Lake Michigan’s shore at the Waukegan Generating Station. The plant’s owner must also conduct a site investigation sufficient to identify and characterize the scope and extent of all coal ash placed, stored or disposed.

Read more: Johnson advances measure to restore, protect Lake Michigan’s shore

Senate approves Johnson’s plan to reduce school fees for children of military personnel

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022 05:53 PM
  • Veterans
  • Johnson
  • Student Fees
  • SB 3867

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SPRINGFIELD – Schools fees may soon be waived for low-income students with veteran or active military parents under a measure by State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) passed through the Senate Wednesday.

“Veterans and active military members endure many hardships, and families with young children are finding it difficult to keep up with school fees,” Johnson said. “By offering support to our heroes and their families, we can assist them through difficult financial times.”

Johnson’s proposal allows school boards to waive fees for students with a parent who is a veteran or an active member of the military with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, which is an estimated $55,500 for an average family of four.

Read more: Senate approves Johnson’s plan to reduce school fees for children of military personnel

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