Illinois State Senate District 20
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 20
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez: 32 local businesses awarded state funds, and more can apply
To help offset financial losses amid the pandemic, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) is pleased to learn 32 businesses in the district she represents have received financial assistance from the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program, and she is encouraging more to apply.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Hiring for Chief Diversity Officer
The Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking to hire a Chief Diversity Officer.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez announces state investment to preserve Pulaski Road
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) is excited to announce the Illinois Department of Transportation is investing over $2 million to repair more than five miles of Pulaski Road.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martínez: Trump’s fearmongering intended to discourage participation in the census
State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader, Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s new order that aims to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted in the census.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez urges youth employment assistance providers to apply for state grant
With workers facing high rates of unemployment, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) encouraged local organizations who work in the area of youth unemployment to take advantage of the extended Aug. 3 application deadline for the Illinois Youth Investment Program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez appointed to state’s reopening commission
To ensure underserved communities are considered in plans to restore the state’s economy after the COVID-19 crisis, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) has been appointed as a member of the bipartisan Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez elated by federal decision to continue support for Dreamers
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, thus providing renewable work permits for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) released the following statement.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez announces Chicago Public Schools as ISBE grant recipient
To recruit and retain quality educators at city schools, Chicago Public Schools will receive a $200,000 grant from the Illinois State Board of Education to support teacher residencies, Assistant Majority Leader.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez unites with legislators in the fight against racial injustice
To advocate against racial injustices creating hardships for communities of color, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) joined members of the Illinois Black and Latino Coalition at a rally Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez supports budget ensuring funding for education, health services
Following the Illinois General Assembly's passage of a budget prioritizing funding public education and health services, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) released the following statement.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez applauds three ‘Golden Apple’ teachers in 20th District
Ten educators in Illinois have received Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching this month, and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez extends her congratulations to three prestigious award-winning teachers at schools in her district.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez encourages possible COVID-19 patients to schedule appointment at new testing site in Humboldt Park
In an effort to expand testing access to underserved communities with high minority populations, Norwegian American Hospital has opened a fully-functioning site in Humboldt Park and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Diverse Learner Supports and Services during COVID-19 School Closures
For the most up-to-date information regarding the district’s response to COVID-19.Original source can be found here.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: IDHS launches Call4Calm - free emotional support text line
Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and and struggling with mental health related to COVID-19.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Senator Martinez warns of COVID-19 cyber scams
More scams are popping up as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak, and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) urges people to be careful when responding to requests for money or pesonal information.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: New statewide program: All In Illinois
Gov. Pritzker has launched a new statewide effort called #AllInIllinois to reinforce staying home.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: What “Stay at Home” means for you
Governor JB Pritzker issued a Stay at Home Order for the people of Illinois that will remain in place through at least April 7.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: COVID-19 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Over the past few days, Governor Pritzker has been offering daily updates and guidelines on some of the measures recommended to ensure minimal spreading of the coronavirus.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20: Martinez seeks to add stronger protections for immigrant communities
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) is advancing an initiative to classify crimes against individuals based on their actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status as hate crimes.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Martinez's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-20) was present at or voted on 36 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.