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Friday, January 27, 2023
Hammond & Elik named heads of Illinois House Republican budget team

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (89th District- Savanna) announced the House Republican’s budget team on Friday, naming Deputy Leader Norine Hammond (94th District- Macomb) as Chief Budgeteer for the caucus…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rep. Hammond sworn into office for 103rd General Assembly

Hammond nominates McCombie for Speaker of the Illinois House The inauguration of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 103rd General Assembly took place Wednesday at the University of Illinois-Springfield. Rep….


Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Rep. Norine Hammond named Deputy Republican Leader

Following last week’s election of Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) as the House Republican Leader for the upcoming 103rd Illinois General Assembly, Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has been selected to serve…


Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hammond receives Voice of Senior Care Hall of Fame Award

The Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) presented Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) with the “Voice of Senior Care” Hall of Fame Award at a ceremony held in conjunction with IHCA’s 72nd…


Thursday, October 28, 2021
Rep. Hammond speaks out against changes to Health Care Right of Conscience Act

State Representative Norine Hammond speaks out against legislation that would remove the right of objection to vaccine mandates because of a religious or conscience point of view.  Senate Bill 1169,…


Thursday, October 21, 2021
Rep. Hammond calls for end to emergency COVID orders

Governor Pritzker has issued 91 Executive Orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Norine Hammond said that as elected members of the Illinois General Assembly, legislators are responsible for representing the…


Monday, September 20, 2021
Norine Hammond recognized as “Voice of Senior Care” by IHCA

The Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) presented Representative Norine Hammond with the “Voice of Senior Care Award” on Tuesday. The ceremony was held in conjunction with IHCA’s 71st Annual Convention…


Wednesday, September 1, 2021
New Hammond law will provide more timely treatment for long-term care residents

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Norine Hammond will provide more timely treatment for those in need at long-term care facilities. Senate Bill 2265 addresses problems identified during the implementation of…


Monday, August 23, 2021
Relief for Illinois small businesses

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Norine Hammond will provide permit fee relief to Illinois small businesses struggling with financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 2454…


Monday, August 9, 2021
Hammond legislation to assist with radon detection in homes signed into law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to assist homeowners with radon detection in their homes has been signed into law. “Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, making…