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Mason Continues Support for Vaccines Amid Unfounded  Claims from CDC

Mason Continues Support for Vaccines Amid Unfounded Claims from CDC

GURNEE, Ill. – Reaffirming her support for immunizations, science-based research and individuals with developmental differences, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, supported a resolution condemning the Trump Administration, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless spreading of junk science around vaccines and autism recently added to the CDC website.

Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access

Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment by requiring private insurers to provide fairer and more consistent reimbursement rates.

Hanson Reaffirms Support for Immunizations, Condemns False  Information from CDC

Hanson Reaffirms Support for Immunizations, Condemns False Information from CDC

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, reasserted his dedication to vaccinations, evidence-based facts, and respect for individuals with developmental differences on Friday, while pushing back against the Trump Administration and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked vaccines and autism on its website.

Davis-Backed Bill Issues Guidelines for and Support  of Immunizations

Davis-Backed Bill Issues Guidelines for and Support of Immunizations

SPRINGFIELD, Ill — Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.

Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention

Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention

JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support on a series of advancements in public safety and preventative violence.