How can it happen that an annual program would cost 94 times what Illinoisans were told it would cost just three years ago — $188 million in its first year?…

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…

(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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.”

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…

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…

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),…