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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 champions school safety with mobile panic alert bill

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings champions school safety with mobile panic alert bill SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is spearheading legislation aimed at improving emergency response in Illinois schools using mobile panic alert systems. The bill seeks to provide schools with modern tools to quickly alert first responders in the event of a crisis. “Every second matters…

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Congressional Candidate Niki Conforti Calls for Healthcare Reform After 17 Republicans Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional Candidate Niki Conforti Calls for Healthcare Reform After 17 Republicans Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies As Americans watch their healthcare costs go up, it is imperative for Congress to find a meaningful and lasting solution to the nation’s healthcare crisis. Restoring subsidies for Obamacare is not a solution. It perpetuates a broken system that…

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Hastings’ insurance reform legislation passes Senate in Springfield

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings’s insurance reform legislation passes Senate in Springfield State Senator Michael E. Hastings advanced legislation designed to protect homeowners from excessive insurance rate increases and ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in Illinois homeowners insurance. “With this legislation, we are putting fairness and accountability back into the system,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “Here is what this means…

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Senator Porfirio applauds more than $20 million in infrastructure repairs coming to the 11th District

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Porfirio applauds more than $20 million in infrastructure repairs coming to the 11th District State Senator Mike Porfirio secured over $20 million to support infrastructure improvements and construction in the 11th Senate District. “Good quality roads, highways and transportation networks are the foundation for a safe community,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “The Rebuild Illinois projects…

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Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase State Senator Michael E. Hastings has introduced Senate Bill 2699, legislation that would require insurance companies to provide advance written notice to consumers before imposing significant rate increases on home or auto insurance policies. “Consumers deserve to know when a rate increase is coming so they…

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Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs State Senator Michael E. Hastings is supporting two significant pharmacy bills aimed at protecting patient access to pharmacies and health care services by hospitals engaged in the federal 340B program. “Excessive and flat-out unfair prices are being set on prescription drugs with no accountability,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort)….

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Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening HB2531 South Suburban Airport legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 33-20 vote on Wednesday May 17, 2023 Legislation that brings the building of the South Suburban Airport one step closer to reality was approved this week by the Illinois General Assembly, co-sponsored by State Senators…

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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade House of Representatives passed Rep. Newman’s Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act and the HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference Clarification Act The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Representative Marie Newman as…

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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced on May 19, 2022 the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2022, legislation to authorize FEMA to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding and address the problems…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday Sept. 27, 2021 that the Community Alliance for Prevention and 360 Youth Services, which serve Naperville and the far east region of Aurora, were awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant of $125,000 from the…

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Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange The Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act would grant federal benefits to veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ), all of whom were potentially exposed to deadly tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03)…

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Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?

July 28, 2021August 3, 2021 Guest Columnist 1 Comment

Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill? A proposed bill to expand immigrant amnesty in the United States will worsen the crisis and make it more difficult for American citizens to find jobs, educator and analyst Mark Thies contends. More than 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States would be…

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Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents H.R. 51 will admit Washington D.C. as the 51st state and ensure that 700,000 D.C. residents have fair representation in the U.S. government. U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) voted on Thursday (April 22, 2021) to pass H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, which would make…

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Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses To further provide relief to women entrepreneurs, the legislation introduced today would extend the waiver of the matching fund requirement for Women Business Centers U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) introduced legislation Thursday (April 15, 2021) to support women-owned small businesses by extending the waiver for the matching…

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Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families

December 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement Thursday Dec. 12, 2019 regarding the passage of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): “Too many…

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