Category: Legislature

Plan to amend staffing ratios for nursing homes stalls

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 25, 2025 | Legislature, Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

A plan to amend how staffing ratios at nursing homes are calculated stalled last week after unions and other stakeholders raised concerns.

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Senate committee approves plan to help remove toxic metals in baby food

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 25, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A Senate committee approved a bill last week to remove toxic metals in baby food.

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House committee approves updated guidelines for nurse training programs

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 24, 2025 | Legislature, Nursing, Top Stories | 0

A House committee last week approved a proposal to enhance transparency and clean up guidelines and criteria for nurse training programs in Illinois. The plan from Rep. Terra Costa Howard, […]

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Pritzker signs protections from retaliation for nursing home residents, other bills

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 24, 2025 | Legislature, Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

A new law signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker will prohibit retaliatory action against nursing home residents.

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Union nurses renew push for staffing ratios

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 21, 2025 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Members of National Nurses United joined lawmakers Thursday to renew the push to cap the number of patients they can care for in hospitals.

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