Illinois State Senate District 28
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy highlights local schools selected to receive grants supporting future educators
To encourage more young people to enter the education field, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is proud to announce nine local schools will receive Education Career Pathways Grants from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Crimes described in federal court filings breach public trust, cannot be tolerated
In response to federal court documents that implicate an unnamed Illinois official in a bribery scheme involving electric utility company ComEd, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) has issued the following statement: “The court documents filed Friday include troubling allegations of corruption within our state government.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy to host virtual town hall meeting July 22
To connect with residents and keep the community up to date on important legislative issues, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) will host a virtual town hall meeting via Zoom on July 22 at 7 p.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges local businesses to apply for grant funding
To help local businesses recover from pandemic-related closures, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) invites business owners to apply for assistance through the new Business Interruption Grant program, which will make $60 million available for 3,500 small businesses affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the first round of funding.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy appointed co-chair of state’s reopening commission
To provide input on plans to restore the state’s economy after the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) has been appointed co-chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission, the group charged with navigating the public health and economic concerns of the state’s reopening plan.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges ComEd customers to explore new COVID-19 relief options
To help Illinois families pay their electric bills, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is highlighting a new support package from ComEd and the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy invites suburban small businesses to apply for zero-interest loans
Small businesses and independent contractors struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for one-time, zero-interest loans through the Cook County Community Recovery Fund, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy law gives local governments the tools to begin COVID-19 recovery
As communities across the state begin to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, local governments will have help addressing pandemic-related challenges under a new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: High school students inspire legislation to waive library card fees for students in unincorporated areas
When Daniel Salgado-Alvarez tried to visit his local library to find new reading material during summer break, he was told he’d have to pay hundreds of dollars in fees to check out a book.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy votes for budget supporting homeowners, small businesses
State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) released the following statement as the General Assembly passed a budget for the next fiscal year.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy hosts Telephone Town Hall to connect with residents during Stay at Home Order
To connect with community members during the Stay at Home Order and stay up to date on the issues affecting her district, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) hosted a Telephone Town Hall event Thursday evening, which also featured input from medical and public health experts.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges contract workers to apply now for unemployment benefits
Contract and gig economy workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program should apply for and be denied regular unemployment insurance before applying for benefits under PUA, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy hosts virtual meeting of over 50 small businesses to help navigate assistance programs
To help local business owners navigate state and federal financial assistance programs during the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) co-hosted a virtual meeting with the Schaumburg Business Association on Monday, April 27.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges student loan borrowers to contact providers for relief options
In an effort to provide support to Illinoisans facing unprecedented economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) highlighted relief options that could help nearly 140,000 Illinoisans pay their student loans.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy asks Illinoisans to look out for red flags during Child Abuse Prevention Month
To help keep children safe from abuse and neglect during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) encourages Illinoisans to become familiar with the warning signs of abuse and explore the resources available to protect children living in potentially violent households.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Help is available for those struggling with mental health
The coronavirus outbreak and resulting social distancing measures have left many Illinoisans feeling anxious and isolated, which prompted State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) to share important resources that may help individuals manage their mental health.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Loans, tax deferrals and more assistance available to local businesses during COVID-19 closures
To provide assistance to the many local restaurants and businesses who have closed their doors due to the outbreak of COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sharing information that might help these establishments survive this difficult period.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy wants to cut bureaucracy, break down care barriers for physician assistants
Illinois is facing a shortage of health care workers, but State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) hopes to fill in the gaps by removing unnecessary and outdated practice barriers for physician assistants (PAs).