Illinois State Senate District 28
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Park District Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Park District Code went into effect on July 12, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act went into effect on April 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Despite session postponement, the work doesn’t stop
State Senator Laura Murphy released the following statement regarding the postponement of the upcoming General Assembly veto session.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy to host Q&A to help uninsured Illinoisans find coverage
The open enrollment period is now underway for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, and to help Illinoisans navigate their coverage options, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is hosting a live Q&A with Get Covered Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: $730K in grants will allow local businesses to continue operating with customer and staff safety in mind
More than $700,000 has been awarded to 18 North Suburban businesses through the second round of the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program, and millions of dollars are still available, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Questions about the tax referendum?
During the last several weeks, a number of you have reached out to me with inquiries about a referendum that will appear on the ballot this fall.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy invites women business owners to learn more about grant opportunities
n honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) invited women small business owners to join “All in for Women,” a series of webinars from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) about navigating the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges residents to visit mobile COVID-19 testing site in Hanover Park
To make it more convenient for residents of the Northwest Suburbs to monitor their health, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced the Illinois Department of Public Health operated a temporary COVID-19 testing site this Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Senator Murphy's Community Blood Drive at the Township of Schaumburg Building Board Room
To combat the nationwide shortage of donated blood and potentially help develop a treatment for COVID-19, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Vernon A. Laubenstein Town Hall, located at 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy encourages small businesses to apply for second round of BIG funding
In a continued effort to provide aid to small businesses struggling with income losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is notifying local business owners that applications for the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program will be made available Thursday, Sept. 17 and will offer $220 million in funds for small businesses hit hardest by the ongoing pandemic.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy announces $1.2 million investment in recruiting, training DuPage County workers to support pandemic response
Two new grants from the U.S. Department of Labor will create nearly 1,300 jobs across Illinois to support the state’s ongoing pandemic response, and State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is pleased to see DuPage County will receive over $1.2 million to administer job training and placement programs.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Local food pantries receive hand-picked sweet corn at Murphy giveaway
Local food pantries will be able to offer fresh, Illinois-grown sweet corn to families in need, thanks to a donation from State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and the Mercer County Farm Bureau.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy congratulates local businesses receiving state grants
In an effort to provide support to small business owners facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced 42 local businesses will receive a combined $710,000 through the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law appropriating $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for its FY20 ordinary and contingent expenses now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of appropriating $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for its FY20 ordinary and contingent expenses went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act went into effect on June 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Higher Education Veterans Service Act went into effect on June 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Murphy-sponsored law appropriating $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for its FY20 ordinary and contingent expenses now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of appropriating $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for its FY20 ordinary and contingent expenses 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 announces major improvements to highways, intersections in Northwest Suburbs
To make roads safer for residents and travelers in the 28th District, the Illinois Department of Transportation has allocated over $23 million for local construction projects set to begin in the next year, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.