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Even with major progress on insulin affordability, many people with diabetes struggle under the weight of a costly system.

House Bill 4695 would expand the comptroller’s authority to investigate licensed crematories, inspect records and review operations as deemed necessary. #crematory #bill #chicagoheights

Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped

During floor debate, bill sponsor state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, said the measure is designed to shield patients from legal risks in other states. #medical #care #records

also criticized provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, arguing that the state’s pretrial system allows repeat violent offenders to remain free despite prior offenses and violations. #shooting #policeofficers #safe-t

The main bill the coalition wants passed is SB 3277, which would create a program to automatically give recipients seeing a change or stop in federal benefits a one-time payment of $600 – representing about three months worth of the average SNAP subsidy. #snap #centersquare

On government reform, the caucus is backing legislation to require voter identification cards for individuals without acceptable photo ID, as well as a proposal aimed at increasing transparency in how taxpayer dollars are distributed to non-governmental organizations. #legislation #bills #politics

“Criminalizing women in these situations doesn’t solve problems; it deepens hurt and pushes people away from the alternatives and support that could help them.” #senatebill #legislation #darrenbailey

The proposal does not expand what data is reported but aims to resolve long-standing inconsistencies among Illinois’ 108 election authorities in how that information is submitted to the state. #voter #election

“This is an opportunity for residents in the Sweet 16th District to let me know what they would like me to focus on this year and give feedback on my legislative plan.” #legislative #williepreston