State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is leading House Bill 1783 to ensure equitable access to language development for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, by developing a language needs assessment program and forming an advisory committee to assess language needs and create resources for families.
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel
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Measure proposed to enhance ePAY program
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is leading a measure to prevent software companies from restricting local governments’ use of certain payment processing systems, such as the State Treasurer’s ePAY program.
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Loughran Cappel secures $600,000 for Plainfield Park District
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel secured $600,000 in grant funding from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program to renovate Tamarack Settlement Park in the Plainfield Park District.
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Rescue Rally & Pet Expo in Will County Offers Pet Adoption and Fun Activities
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant are hosting a Rescue Rally & Pet Expo in Will County on September 6th, which will give area residents the opportunity to rescue a new pet and enjoy a day of pet friendly activities.
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Free Fruits and Vegetables Pop-Up Events in Joliet and Romeoville
Will County residents are invited to attend two free pop-up events for fruits and vegetables in Joliet and Romeoville on August 19th and 26th, respectively, thanks to a partnership between local officials.
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Loughran Cappel promotes small business tours around the 49th District
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is accepting applications for a tour of small businesses in the 49th Senate District to promote resources available to them and hear from local owners and entrepreneurs.
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Measure aims to address cyberbullying using AI technology
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel advanced legislation to add to the definition of cyberbullying and address artificial intelligence content in the school code, making it illegal to use AI to create and distribute unauthorized digital replicas or depict someone offensively without permission.
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State Senator Invites Residents to Send Valentine’s Day Cards to Seniors
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel invites residents of the 49th District to send homemade or store-bought Valentine’s Day cards to seniors, which will be delivered to various senior facilities in the area.
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Law prioritizes all special education students
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has passed a law that creates a fair reimbursement rate for special education day schools, and also grants career and technical education teachers tenure.
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Loughran Cappel Hosts Summer Book Club to Encourage Student Reading
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer break, with every child who completes the program invited to an ice cream social and receiving a certificate.
