Illinois State Senate District 31
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Sen. Bush-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Bush-sponsored law amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Bush-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Bush-sponsored law amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush highlights new mental health programs
State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ new mental health programs to help people who need additional resources for crisis support, housing and community care during their times of need.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush warns of IDES debit card fraud
State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is warning Illinoisans about possible unemployment debit card fraud after multiple reports of people receiving cards they didn’t apply for.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush reacts to criminal bribery investigation
State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) released the following statement on a criminal bribery investigation that appears to implicate House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Senator Bush’s office now taking appointments
After months of working remotely, State Senator Melinda Bush’s district office will reopen to the public on an appointment-only basis beginning Monday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: New anti-discrimination and harassment law takes effect
Private sector workers who experience sexual harassment and discrimination will have greater protections under the law thanks to a major piece of legislation from State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) that takes effect Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Senator Bush encourages vote by mail
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by not having people line up at the polls to cast their ballot in November, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) encourages people to take advantage of the state’s robust vote-by-mail program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush: Vote by mail expansion will help ensure safe participation in elections
State Senator Melinda Bush (D-GRAYSLAKE) lent her support to a new law, signed on Tuesday, that will make voting by mail much easier for Lake County residents in the interest of a safer November election.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush: New grant available to child care providers
As parents gradually return to work outside the home, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is encouraging child care providers to take advantage of the $270 million Child Care Restoration grant program, included in the recently approved state budget.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: New Bush law will protect sexual assault survivors during pandemic
Survivors of sexual assault will now be able to receive medical forensic exams, also known as rape kits, at federally qualified health centers in addition to hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) that was signed into law.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush: Emergency budget to help stabilize response to COVID-19, help families and businesses
Recognizing the need for stability for a state dealing with an unprecedented crisis, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) returned to Springfield to vote on a responsible new budget to help bring relief to struggling Illinoisans.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush: New sexual harassment training program will protect essential workers
Spurred by a law passed by State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake), the Illinois Department of Human Rights recently released a new model sexual harassment prevention training program that can be used by businesses throughout the state.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush highlights additional student loan relief
In an effort to help people struggling to pay their student loans during the unprecedented economic challenges facing the state and country, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) highlighted relief options that could benefit nearly 140,000 Illinoisans.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: State of Illinois COVID-19 update for April 8, 2020
The State of Illinois has created a website to centralize information about COVID-19’s spread in Illinois and what programs / services are available for affected residents and businessowners.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: State of Illinois COVID-19 update for April 3, 2020
The State of Illinois has created a website to centralize information about COVID-19’s spread in Illinois and what programs / services are available for affected residents and businessowners.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Bush's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) was present at or voted on 41 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Bush's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.