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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…


Friday, April 21, 2023
House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants

Illinois House Republican leaders are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a State audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants. At a Capitol press conference Thursday,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Hammond honors Jackie Thompson in Springfield

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) welcomed Jackie Thompson to Springfield on Tuesday for a brunch that honored the contributions of Emerging Women Leaders from throughout the state. “Jackie Thompson is…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Illinois House approves Rep. Hammond’s proton therapy cancer treatment legislation

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) that requires health insurance plans to provide coverage for proton beam therapy cancer treatment has been approved by the Illinois House of…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Rep. Hammond honors Elizebeth Smith Friedman

In recognition of Women’s History Month, State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) honored the remarkable life of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, “America’s first female cryptanalyst.”


Monday, March 13, 2023
Proton Therapy Cancer Treatment Legislation Moves to House Floor for Consideration

An area legislator is working to make it easier for cancer patients to receive proton therapy as part of their treatment program. 94th District Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb says…


Thursday, February 16, 2023
Rep. Hammond’s budget reaction with WEEK-TV 25 News

State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) speaks to WEEK-TV 25 News regarding Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the State of Illinois. “My biggest concern is we are locking ourselves…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
FY24 State Budget Reaction from Rep. Norine Hammond

Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield Wednesday. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb),…


Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Rep. Hammond Outlines HGOP Budget Priorities and Tax Reforms

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) serves as the Chief Budgeteer for the Illinois House Republican Caucus. Rep. Hammond outlined the Caucus’ budget priorities and tax reforms at a Capitol…


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…