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Monday, November 18, 2019
Rep. Hammond Supports Ethics Legislation, Urges Passage of Stronger Ethics Reform to Combat Corruption

Macomb — State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) supported two ethics reform measures following federal corruption indictments of Democratic lawmakers from Chicago, but urged the General Assembly to pass stronger ethics…


Thursday, November 7, 2019
Rep. Hammond Reminds Area Residents of the 2020 Open Enrollment Period for Purchasing Health Insurance Plans

Macomb – State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) would like to remind constituents that the 2020 Open Enrollment Period for purchasing health insurance coverage through the State exchange is open and…


Monday, November 4, 2019
Rep. Hammond Co-Sponsors Legislation to Ban Lawmakers from Performing Paid Lobbying Work with Local Government Units

Macomb – In light of news reports that a member of the Illinois House of Representatives was arrested by Federal agents for attempted bribery of a public official, State Representative…


Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Rep. Hammond Co-Sponsors Resolution Urging Congress to Pass the USMCA

Macomb – State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is co-sponsoring a resolution urging Congress to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USCMA represents an agreement among those three nations to…


Monday, September 30, 2019
Rep. Hammond Appointed to Firearm Task Force

Macomb – House Republican Leader Jim Durkin has appointed State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) to the House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force. House Speaker Michael Madigan announced the creation of…


Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Rep. Hammond Receives “Voice of Senior Care Award” for Support of Illinois Seniors

Today, the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) awarded State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) with the “Voice of Senior Care Award.” The award was created as a way for the IHCA…


Monday, August 26, 2019
Hammond-Sponsored Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings Signed into Law

Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law legislation that expands public and private insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) was a chief co-sponsor of the…


Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Rep. Hammond Focused on Helping the Region Move Forward After Havana Plant Closure Announcement

Macomb – Today, Vistra Energy announced their intention to retire four coal-fired power plants in Illinois by the end of the year, including the power plant in Havana. The announcement…


Monday, August 19, 2019
Hammond-Sponsored Bill Requiring Insurance Coverage for Tick-Borne Diseases Signed into Law

Macomb – Last Tuesday, August 13th, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law legislation that requires insurance coverage for medical treatment of tick-borne diseases. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) was a…


Monday, August 12, 2019
Hammond Legislation Strengthening Protections Against Sexual Harassment Signed Into Law

Macomb – On Friday, August 9th, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law omnibus legislation protecting victims of sexual harassment in the workplace by expanding victims’ rights and encouraging employers to…