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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Trio of Hammond bills signed into law

Includes legislation to assist local road districts with funding challenges A trio of bills sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) have been signed into law by the Governor.   One…


Monday, March 4, 2024
Proton Therapy cancer treatment in Illinois expands thanks to bipartisan support

In an era of hyper-partisan rhetoric surrounding all layers of government, many Illinois residents are eager to hear about ways their elected officials are working together across the aisle to…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Hammond and Anderson team up with Meridian Health to distribute 100 hams/turkeys

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) teamed up with Meridian Illinois and the Salvation Army in Canton, alongside Canton Mayor Ken McDowell to distribute 100 ham/turkeys…


Monday, September 25, 2023
Rep. Hammond Backed Legislation Expanding Proton Beam Therapy Access Signed Into Law

State Rep. Norine Hammond sponsored legislation this past spring to improve access to Proton Beam therapy for cancer patients. House Bill 2799 requires that health insurance policies provide coverage for…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Hammond Prescription Pick-up Bill Signed Into Law

It will now be easier to pick up prescriptions at your local drug store in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation sponsored by Macomb State Representative Norine Hammond last week…


Monday, May 22, 2023
As leaders extend session with budget unfinished, several sweeping last-minute bills surface

Lawmakers won’t finish their spring legislative session by Friday’s scheduled adjournment as negotiations over the state budget remain in flux.  The May 19 end to the General Assembly’s spring session…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
As spring session winds down, Illinois legislators have yet to present a budget

With Friday being the last scheduled day for the spring session at the Illinois Statehouse, lawmakers have yet to reveal a state budget for taxpayers to review.  Last year’s budget was…


Monday, May 15, 2023
Hammond’s Pharmacy Staff Bill Heads to Governor

A law aimed at making it easier to pick up your prescriptions at the pharmacy has passed the Illinois House. WLDS 1180 AM has the story: Under current state law,…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Nearly $1B in expected spending on health care for noncitizens adds to state budget pressures

SPRINGFIELD – The state estimates an expansion of state-sponsored health care to individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their citizenship status is expected to cost $990 million in…


Monday, April 24, 2023
Lawmakers say billion dollars estimate for migrants puts strain on Illinois’ health care system

(The Center Square) – Calling it a fiscal emergency, some Republican lawmakers are highlighting the costs of providing taxpayer-funded health care for foreign nationals in Illinois.   Citing a report by…