Illinois State Senate District 22
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro relieved with SCOTUS’s decision on DACA
The Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro pleased with COVID-19 relief provisions in budget
After Gov. JB Pritzker signed the state budget for the next fiscal year, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin), who supported the budget proposals during the brief May session, released the following statement: “The budget is a realistic response to the current fiscal situation the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro stands with Black Lives Matter, urges legislative response
State Senator Cristina Castro joined a coalition of black and Latino lawmakers and leaders for a press conference regarding systemic racial injustices faced by black communities, and released the following statement: “Black lives matter.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro encourages residents to dine locally
With all regions of Illinois entering Phase 3 of the governor’s Restore Illinois plan Friday, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is encouraging residents to support area bars and restaurants by dining locally.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro stresses importance of budget stability in time of uncertainty
State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed a budget, which Castro supported: “Now more than ever, it’s important that we create some kind of stability in a time of such uncertainty.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro stresses importance of safety during Work Zone Awareness Week
April 20 to April 24, 2020, has been designated National Work Zone Awareness Week by the U.S. Department of Transporation.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro urges domestic violence survivors to seek help despite pandemic
Despite Gov. Pritzker’s Stay at Home Order and the closure of many places of business, domestic violence shelters and hotlines remain operational and continue to provide help.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro announces Biodiversity Field Trip Grants
State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) announced that Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School in Elgin and Glenbrook Elementary School in Streamwood have been awarded Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants given out by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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How well are you represented? Sen. Castro's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) was present at or voted on 38 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro: The era of legislators taking advantage of the system is over
A measure to close a compensation loophole often exploited by lawmakers was moved through committee Wednesday by its sponsor, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro pleased with proposed budget, vows to work to fulfill responsibilities
Governor JB Pritzker delivered his Budget Address before a joint session of the General Assembly Wednesday.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Castro's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) was present at or voted on 20 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro: Blagojevich sentence commutation shameful
Disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump Tuesday after just over seven years served.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro looks for ways to fight conflicts of interest at joint ethics hearing
The Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform met in Springfield Thursday to discuss ethics in government.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro excited for future of senate under President Harmon
The Illinois Senate selected Don Harmon to be its next President Sunday afternoon.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro responds to controversial Trump administration energy ruling
A ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could result in Illinois residents paying nearly $1 billion more in electricity bills.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro named to joint ethics commission
Just days after passing a resolution through the Senate creating it, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) was named to the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform by Senate President John J. Cullerton.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro establishes joint ethics commission
A 16-member ethics commission will be formed after a resolution sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) passed the Senate this week.