Illinois State House District 19
Recent News About Illinois State House District 19
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Advocates for Working Families, Supports New Law to Expand Housing Assistance
This past session, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, supported a new law to provide financial assistance for Illinois renters and homeowners impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Pushes for Affordable Healthcare, Backs Health Insurance Research
During this past session, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, backed a new piece of legislation that seeks to make health care more affordable for Illinois residents.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Champions New Law for “Cocktails To-Go”
To provide assistance to bars and restaurants that have been experienced significant downturn in normal operations due to COVID-19, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, led an economic relief effort known as “cocktails to-go” allowing establishments to sell mixed alcohol drinks through pickup and delivery.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Promotes Illinois Get Hired Website during COVID-19
Working to address unemployment, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the state’s new Illinois Get Hired website to help residents find work during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Prioritizes Public Health, Economic Relief, Housing Assistance During COVID Crisis
Upon adjournment of this special legislative session, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “This unprecedented pandemic has uprooted the lives of everyone in our state, forcing countless small businesses to close, putting numerous Illinois residents out of work, and forcing teachers and families adapt to remote learning.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Promotes Utility Bill Relief for Working Families Affected by COVID-19
State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support families in need during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Advocates for Essential Workers, Promotes Workplace Rights Bureau during COVID-19
State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the state Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau to ensure the safety of essential workers during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Highlights Payment Relief for Private Student Loan Borrowers
To help provide financial relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is reminding residents about the expansion of payment relief available to individuals with privately managed student loans.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Advocates for Equitable Internet Access, Boosts Wi-Fi Hotspots for Students during COVID-19
Working to close the digital divide, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the state’s official Wi-Fi hotspot map to help ensure every student has reliable internet access during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Amplifies State and National Hotlines Amid COVID-19
To support victims and survivors of gender-based violence, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is amplifying state and national domestic violence hotlines during the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive for First Responders Amid COVID-19
State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Advocates for Increased Awareness and Prevention of Youth Suicide
Advocating for increased suicide awareness and prevention in Illinois schools, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to provide specific protections for students who are considered to be at an elevated risk of suicide.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Introduces Bill Advocating for First Responders Workers’ Comp. to Cover PTSD
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, introduced legislation allowing first responders to file workers’ compensation claims to coverage post-traumatic stress.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address
State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State Address on Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Urges Congress to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
Fighting for the rights of women and individuals who experience gender-based violence, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring new legislation urging the United State Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Seeks Input from Constituents for New Bill Ideas
As a way to engage local residents in the legislative process, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is encouraging constituents to contact her office with ideas for new bills to be considered in Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Stops By Local Gladstone Park Fall Fest
Recently, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, attended the annual Gladstone Park Fall Fest to meet and greet local neighbors one-on-one and to judge the costume contest. “Events like these bring our community closer together and are a great way for residents to learn about our office,” said LaPointe.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: We've got BEEF with T1D to be held on October 15, 2019
Drop by the Buona Beef in Harwood Heights and support Type-1 Diabetes research.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB1475 actions on July 12
The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB1475 ("seizure smart school act"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".