Category: Legislature

Lightford and Lilly talk healthcare priorities for the Black caucus

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 4, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus this week rolled out the “four pillars” of their agenda for the fall veto session, with healthcare and human services being one of the focuses.

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Black caucus to seek healthcare changes

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 2, 2020 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Healthcare and human services will be one of the “four pillars” laid out over the coming months by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, its members announced Tuesday.

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Illinois launches advisory council to develop opioid overdose prevention sites on Chicago’s west side

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 27, 2020 | Legislature, Opioids, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Department of Human Services will launch a community advisory council to study the next steps necessary to develop opioid overdose prevention sites on Chicago’s west side, the agency announced this week.

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JCAR approves Pritzker’s mask enforcement rules

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 11, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A legislative panel voted along party lines Tuesday to allow new emergency rules to help enforce the state’s mandates on face coverings and large social gatherings at businesses to go in effect.

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Welch calls for action after one of six Medicaid plans meet minority contracting goals

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 11, 2020 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling for the state to take action against Medicaid managed care organizations that fail to meet fair contracting goals for businesses owned by racial and ethnic minorities and women.

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