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Rep. Cassidy says abortion expansion bill will move before end of session

by Ryan Voyles | May 24, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A bill expanding abortion rights in Illinois should clear the House in the next week, said its sponsor Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago.

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EpiPen coverage plan heads to governor

by Ryan Voyles | May 22, 2019 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A bill that would require private insurers to cover the cost of EpiPens for minors when deemed “medically necessary” is heading to the governor after the Senate unanimously signed off last week.

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Human services providers stress need for increase in reimbursement rates

by Ryan Voyles | May 21, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Human services providers told a House committee last week that Medicaid reimbursement rate increases were necessary to sustain services, address waitlists and keep enough staff on board.

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Safety net providers urge lawmakers to include funding in capital bill

by Ryan Voyles | May 17, 2019 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Safety net providers are calling on lawmakers to include funding for their facilities in the state’s first capital bill in a decade.

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Advocates push for vote on proposed expansion of abortion rights

by Ryan Voyles | May 16, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

With just over two weeks left in the spring session, pro-choice advocates made a push Wednesday in Springfield to revive an effort to expand abortion rights in Illinois.

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Rep. Cassidy says abortion expansion bill will move before end of session

EpiPen coverage plan heads to governor

Human services providers stress need for increase in reimbursement rates

Safety net providers urge lawmakers to include funding in capital bill

Advocates push for vote on proposed expansion of abortion rights

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