OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (November) (Essex, IL) — We take time each November to give thanks. This year, I am extra thankful in many ways.
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“I encourage community members and organizations to take a moment and write letters to veterans who deserve our support and well wishes,” said Joyce. #veterans
“Higher education is expensive and the cost can place unneeded stressors on students,” said Joyce. “I encourage all students who think they could use some help to take advantage of the state and local resources available to them.”
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The National Fire Protection Association reported that more than 38% of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.
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Thanks to the historic Rebuild Illinois plan, an all-time high of $125 million is available to repair or create better transportation modes in communities.
“With all the confusion surrounding the SAFE-T Act, it’s important that we make things as clear as possible,” said Joyce. “It is my hope that by clarifying items brought to me by my local State’s Attorneys and police, we will give law enforcement and the courts the tools they feel they need to keep people safe.”
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