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Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans Illinois consumers have seen that a rapid expansion of Buy-Now-Pay-Later loan services may seem convenient at first, but they can carry hidden costs, unexpected fees and financial risks that often go unnoticed until it is too late. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed a…

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Hastings builds on missing persons identification methods

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings builds on missing persons identification methods SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on his missing persons investigation work by advancing legislation that would accelerate the timeline for critical forensic data being added to state and national databases. “Families dealing with a missing loved one should not have to wait for answers,”…

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Hastings files legislation to combat ‘cost shifting’ practices in insurance rate setting

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings files legislation to combat ‘cost shifting’ practices in insurance rate setting In the wake of insurance rate hikes throughout Illinois, State Senator Michael E. Hastings has filed legislation aiming to prohibit insurance companies from engaging in “cost shifting” and to strengthen protections for Illinois consumers against unfair insurance rates. “Cost shifting is fundamentally unfair,”…

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Hastings thanks the community for their support

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Hastings thanks the community for their support State Senator Michael Hastings released a statement expressing his gratitude to voters for returning him to the legislature. “Life has a way of testing our resolve, but in those moments, we discover our greatest strength. Faith keeps us moving forward, family keeps us grounded, and friends like you…

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Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities

August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities are set to receive $17.8 million to make vital improvements to local highways and roads, thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Our highways, roads and bridges optimize opportunities for economic development, education and…

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Hastings announces for Secretary of State

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Ray Hanania

Hastings announces for Secretary of State State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces bid for Secretary of State. Hastings wins major endorsement from the Carpenters union, which represents 30,000 Illinois working families Illinois State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park) announced Wednesday his intention to run for Secretary of State, pledging to serve working class families across…

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State should prevent candidates from suing each other

April 27, 2016November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

State should prevent candidates from suing each other By Ray Hanania Part of the job of running for office is to tell the voters why you should be elected. And another part of the job of being a candidate is to tell the voters why your opponent shouldn’t be elected. That means that you give…