State Senator Rachel Ventura has been re-elected to a second term in the 43rd State Senate District, after passing bills to end the grocery tax, expand the child tax credit, and protect tenants from rental transaction fees.
State Senator Rachel Ventura
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Ventura encourages residents’ feedback after Prescription Drug Affordability Board Town Hall
State Senator Rachel Ventura and Citizen Action Illinois hosted a Prescription Drug Affordability Board community town hall to gather feedback on House Bill 4472, which would create a board to cap prescription drug prices and increase transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
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Ventura encourages residents to attend town hall on St. Joseph Hospital acquisition
State Senator Rachel Ventura is hosting a community town hall on October 16 to discuss the recent acquisition of St. Joseph Hospital by Ascension Illinois and Prime Healthcare, and to address any concerns from local residents.
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Local Libraries receive funding to improve local services
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced grant funding for library districts to ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming.
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Local Libraries receive funding to improve local services
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced grant funding for library districts to ensure access to quality resources and programming, with libraries in the 43rd Senate District receiving a combined $479,671.
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Democratic National Convention inspires local politicos who seek solutions to local problems
The Democratic National Convention and the Harris/Walz ticket has inspired the party faithful, with local officials and convention delegates expressing their concerns about the wealth gap, health care costs, and the need for clean air and water and education.
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Local School Districts Receive $5.6 Million in Extra Funding for Financial Support
State Senator Rachel Ventura has announced over $5.6 million in additional funding for local school districts to address financial challenges from the past 4 years, based on the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula.
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House passes initiative to expand clean energy infrastructure loans to counties
State Senator Rachel Ventura has advanced an initiative through the House to allow local government to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank to expand clean energy infrastructure across Illinois.
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Measure to expand clean energy infrastructure loans to counties passes House committee
Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading an initiative to allow local governments to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank to build, purchase, remodel or improve clean energy infrastructure.
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Ventura offering free protective glasses ahead of solar eclipse
State Senator Rachel Ventura is offering free protective glasses to view the upcoming total solar eclipse in Illinois, and encourages people to be cautious and not block roadways to take pictures during the event.
