Illinois State Senate District 3
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 3
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Sen. Hunter-sponsored law amending the Property Tax Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Property Tax Code went into effect on July 26, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Hunter-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act went into effect on April 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Hunter-sponsored law creating the Illinois Sustainable Investing Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Illinois Sustainable Investing Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter advocates for workers’ rights
During Thursday’s joint Senate hearing on age, equity, workers’ rights and consumer protection, Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) advocated for increased protection among minority workers and consumers.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter announces area businesses will receive over $1 million in assistance
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded business assistance grants last week, and State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is hopeful this will help local businesses in need of a financial boost.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter advocates for diversity in labor unions and capacity building
The Senate Labor, Executive, and Commerce and Economic Committees held a joint hearing on diversity in labor unions Thursday, where State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) advocated for more diversity in labor unions and new strategies for capacity building.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter demands equal opportunity to accessible health care
Diving further into racial disparities in the health care system, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) held a hearing Monday to analyze the differences in access to health care, and is demanding that every Illinoisan have equal opportunities to quality and affordable health care.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter calls for an end to discriminatory practices in lending and minority homeownership
The Senate Executive, Financial Institutions, Economic and Commerce Committees held a joint subject matter hearing on racial equity in lending and home ownership Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter calls for affordable housing during joint committee
Legislators met Thursday to discuss economic equity, access, and opportunity for Black communities as the third pillar of a larger agenda to address the deep injustices facing Black Illinoisans.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter outraged over Breonna Taylor indictment decision
State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) issued the following statement after a Kentucky grand jury declined to indict any of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, who was slain during a police raid in March.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter urges Southside businesses to apply for second wave of BIG grants
During the first wave of Business Interruption Grants Chicago businesses received more than $3 million in financial assistance.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter encourages job seekers to help the state fill high-demand positions in light of new labor grants
In an effort to combat record high unemployment rates during the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor announced two new grants aiming to create nearly 1,300 jobs across the state. State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is encouraging job seekers to apply.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter applauds new IDOT diversity initiative
After a Senate hearing Thursday about transparency and equity at the Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT and other members of the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Agencies voted to establish a diversity committee.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter donates to local food relief effort in order to feed hungry and support small businesses
In an effort to help local families in need, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) partnered with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Chicago food dispensaries, and State Representative Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) to host a cooking demonstration and tasting event in the Englewood neighborhood last Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter: Mercy Hospital is necessary to our community’s wellness, and needs to remain a hospital
Mercy Hospital announced plans to close by May 2021 last month, and State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is advocating against it, saying Mercy should remain open.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3: Hunter celebrates BIG grants in her district
In an effort to provide support to small business owners facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) announced more than $3 million in Business Interruption Grants for hundreds of businesses in her district. “I am pleased businesses in my district received $3 million in Business Interruption Grants,” Hunter said.
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Sen. Hunter-sponsored law amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act went into effect on July 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Hunter-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) 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. Hunter-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) 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. Hunter-sponsored law amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Smoke Free Illinois Act went into effect on July 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.