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: 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.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Christian County seniors
Senior citizens from around Christian County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Thursday for a free senior resource fair.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Macoupin County seniors
Senior citizens from around Macoupin County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Wednesday for a free senior resource fair.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar joins fellow state lawmakers in Springfield to demand lower insulin costs
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) gathered with fellow state lawmakers and diabetes health advocates in Springfield Tuesday to urge support for a new measure aimed at reducing the skyrocketing price of insulin.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar joins fellow state lawmakers in Peoria to demand lower insulin costs
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) gathered with fellow state lawmakers and diabetes health advocates in Peoria Monday to urge support for a new measure aimed at reducing the skyrocketing cost of insulin.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar proposal to crack down on out-of-control PBMs signed into law
A measure sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would provide relief for independent, rural pharmacies was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar’s proposal to increase minimum teacher salary signed into law
Teachers will see an increase to their minimum salary under a new law sponsored by State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2078 actions on Aug. 22
The following actions were taken on Aug. 22 in the House on House bill HB2078 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2541 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the House on House bill HB2541 ("re-entering citizens civic ed"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar’s measure to increase labor’s voice in government becomes law
Unions would have a greater say in issues that affect the wellbeing of workers thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13
The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar: New Mueller foundry will bolster Decatur’s economic development
State Senator Andy Manar issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Mueller Water Products’ plans to build a new, state of the art foundry in Decatur.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar announces mentoring grant for Decatur Public Library
The Decatur Public Library is the recipient of a $14,600 mentoring grant from the Illinois secretary of state, State Senator Andy Manar announced.