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Southland manufacturer receives state funding thanks to Hastings

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Southland manufacturer receives state funding thanks to Hastings
Southland manufacturer receives state funding thanks to Hastings

Southland manufacturer receives state funding thanks to Hastings State Senator Michael E. Hastings announced an Oak Forest manufacturer has been selected to participate in and receive state funding through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. “To keep up with big business, small-scale local manufacturers need support to help them thrive and achieve their goals,” said…

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Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations

Posted on May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations
Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations

Hastings and Cook County Sheriff’s Office work to streamline missing persons investigations State Senator Michael E. Hastings and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office are working to improve Illinois’ policy regarding missing persons investigations. “In missing persons cases, every second and small piece of information is paramount,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This legislation works to give law…

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First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate
First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate

First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate The Illinois Senate passed legislation today proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for first responders seeking mental health treatment. “We ask first responders to be constantly exposed to traumatic and dangerous situations to protect us,” Sheriff Dart said. “This legislation is a…

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Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers
Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers

Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers Residents across the Southland will have a new law in place to protect them from annoying auto-renewal fees, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “We have all fallen victim to unclear auto-renewal fees,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This new law will now require companies to…

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Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

Posted on June 5, 2023June 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park
Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park State Senator Michael E. Hastings is pleased to see the Fiscal Year 2024 budget  signed into law on Wednesday will prioritize support for direct service providers, Tinley Park remediation efforts and historic levels of funding for area higher education facilities. “Next fiscal…

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Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime
Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime

Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime New Illinois law backed by Senator Michael E. Hastings requires requires Illinois car manufacturers to establish a 24/7 hotline for police and consumers to utilize in case of a carjacking or kidnapping Working across the aisle and in tandem with law enforcement, State Senator Michael E. Hastings…

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Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books
Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books

Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books State Senator Michael E. Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read. New law would ban the banning of books by local libraries A measure requiring libraries or library systems to adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights…

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Foster, Durbin, Duckworth introduce resolution to name Fermilab Research Center after renowned physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Foster, Durbin, Duckworth introduce resolution to name Fermilab Research Center after renowned physicist Dr. Helen Edwards
Foster, Durbin, Duckworth introduce resolution to name Fermilab Research Center after renowned physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

Foster, Durbin, Duckworth introduce resolution to name Fermilab Research Center after renowned physicist Dr. Helen Edwards Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced on Friday February 3, 2023 that they introduced a bicameral resolution to rename Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC) after the…

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Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat
Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat

Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat State Senator Michael E. Hastings released the following statement on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 following the final tabulation of votes in the Nov. 8, 2022 General election. Hastings was re-elected to his seat representing the 19th Illinois Senate District where he has…

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Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

Posted on June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights
Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights June 19, 21 WHO:          State Senator Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) – District 27 WHAT:        Senator Rooney will host a FREE town hall event. WHEN:        Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7pm WHERE:      Arlington Heights Village Hall 33 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Senator Tom Rooney…

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Governor misleads voters over education funding veto

Posted on August 7, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Governor misleads voters over education funding veto
Governor misleads voters over education funding veto

Governor misleads voters over education funding veto By Illinois Senator Steve Landek In recent weeks, you may have heard Gov. Bruce Rauner justifying his opposition to an historic education funding reform bill by calling it a “Chicago Bailout.” That narrative is false and purposefully misleading. The governor’s veto is nothing more than an attempt to…

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