Illinois State Senate District 48
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 48
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Beaver Dam State Park reopens after Manar lobbies governor
Under the state’s new modified Stay at Home Order that went into effect , 60 state parks and historic sites in Illinois are now open for recreational outdoor activities, including Beaver Dam State Park.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: 300 COVID-19 tests en route to Fair Havens Senior Living, Decatur-area officials thank state for decisive action
Following Gov. JB Pritzker's decision on Monday to send 300 testing kits to Fair Havens Senior Living Facility to cope with its COVID-19 outbreak, which has already claimed nine lives, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet), Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, State Representative Sue Scherer (D-Decatur), State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), and Macon County Board Chairman Kevin Greenfield issued the following joint statement:
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Comprehensive update on unemployment benefits
Workers at traditional businesses On April 6, the Illinois Department of Employment Security began disbursing Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) funds, which was the first week that payments were allowed by the federal government.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Remote learning: Guidance and FAQs for families
As spring break ends and the time for students to continue receiving education begins, our children are facing a new normal.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar, McClure call on Central Illinoisans to fill urgent need for senior meal delivery volunteers
State Senators Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and Steve McClure (R-Springfield) are issuing an urgent call to action for Central Illinois residents to fill the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland’s (AgeLinc) volunteer shortage.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar encourages donations to overcome shortage of protective gear for health workers
To contend with a potentially dire shortage of personal protective equipment, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is asking Central Illinois residents to donate unused gear to their local health departments, hospitals, and first responders, or consider making hand-sewn masks for non-clinicians.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: State expedites payments to Critical Access Pharmacies to help brace for COVID-19
To ensure the stability of small, independent pharmacies through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza is releasing nearly $1 million to critical access pharmacies in rural and underserved communities.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar advances measure to cover cancer clinical trials for Medicaid beneficiaries
Illinois Medicaid recipients considering clinical trials for cancer treatment would no longer face possible rejection of coverage for care under legislation advanced out of the Senate Human Services Committee by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill).
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar reacts to Pritzker’s State of the State address
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) issued the following statement in response to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State address.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar statement regarding non-citizen voter registration error
Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) released the following statement regarding reports that fewer than 600 non-citizens were added to voter rolls due to administrative error: “There is absolutely no room for administrative error when it comes to properly conducting our election system.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: $2 million state grant delivered to Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways
Students in Macoupin County will have access to new tech education equipment and training facilities with the help of a recently delivered $2 million state grant advocated by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) intended to support capital improvements and much-needed equipment upgrades for the Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar aims to empower Decatur SIMP students during Capitol visit
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) welcomed 37 young women from Sherrod’s Independent Mentoring Program, Inc., or SIMP, which provides mentorship, academic advising, and empowerment seminars to public school students in Decatur.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Pritzker announces major investment in downstate Illinois child-care centers
Child-care providers in certain downstate Illinois counties will see their reimbursement rates increase by 20% under the Child Care Assistance Program, Governor J.B.
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From Sangamon Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: New Year, New Laws for 2020
More than 250 new state laws will go into effect on Jan 1.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Illinois Department of Agriculture launches cover crop discount program for local farmers
Federally insured local farmers who utilize cover crops are now eligible to receive a discounted crop insurance rate under a new program advocated by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill).
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar honored for his work to strengthen agricultural education in Illinois schools
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) was honored with the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education for his efforts to expand and promote agricultural education in Illinois schools.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Senate approves Manar resolution urging President Trump, Congress to ensure WWII heroes lie in state
Throughout American history, only 32 individuals have lain in state in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, an honor reserved for the most esteemed American military heroes and statesmen.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Senate approves Manar plan to cap insulin costs
The Illinois Senate today approved an initiative to rein in the soaring cost of insulin for diabetes patients.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar named Community Health Center Champion by Illinois Primary Health Care Association
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) named State Senator Andy Manar its 2019 Community Health Center Champion Wednesday for his work to improve health care for Illinois residents.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Decatur seniors
Senior citizens from the Decatur area joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Wednesday for a free senior resource fair.