Illinois State Senate District 42
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Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act went into effect on April 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Holmes-sponsored law amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes announces 19 small business grants totaling $1.15 million in her district; more grants are available
Illinois Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is pleased to learn 19 businesses in the 42nd District are receiving financial assistance from the Business Interruption Grant program to help offset financial losses stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes encourages local businesses to apply for next wave of Business Interruption Grants
As many businesses continue to struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is encouraging small business owners to apply for the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program, a key piece of the state’s pandemic response effort.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Senator Holmes reminds women Oct. 16 is National Mammography Day
According to a study by the Illinois Department of Public Health, 26 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Illinois each day.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Senate Unemployment Insurance Working Group urges swift action from Illinois congressional delegation
In response to the growing number of unemployment claims in the state of Illinois, the bipartisan Senate Unemployment Insurance Working Group, Chaired by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), urged Congress to provide funding necessary to stabilize states’ unemployment insurance trust funds and provide additional relief for unemployed workers in a letter to the Illinois congressional delegation Monday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes: Small businesses may apply Thursday for second round of BIG Grants
Small businesses continue to confront financial hardships as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is encouraging business owners to apply for assistance through the second round of Business Interruption Grants.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes: Symptoms or not, please get tested for COVID-19 if you have been exposed
If you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, getting tested is critical, says Senate Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes calls for justice for unemployment scam victims
Nationwide, scammers are targeting those receiving unemployment benefits at this difficult economic time exacerbated by to the coronavirus pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes outlines steps for schools to resume in-person learning
As Illinois’ number of COVID-19 cases keeps dropping, health and education officials have given the go-ahead to reopen schools this fall with a thorough set of guidelines, according to Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes encourages barbershops and salons to apply for BIG grants
Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is encouraging salon and barbershop owners who suffered during the COVID-19 Stay at Home Order to apply for Business Interruption Grants through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes lauds funding for key COVID-19 recovery needs in budget signed into law
Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) looks forward to the relief the new budget legislation will bring following its signing by the governor this morning.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Governor signs Holmes’ major labor and unemployment reforms into law
Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is encouraged that Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2455, allowing important changes to labor and unemployment laws to take immediate effect as workers continue to be shaken by COVID-19’s toll on jobs and the economy.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes’ labor agreement on workplace safety and workers’ compensation passes Senate
To protect essential workers and incentivize employers to provide the best protective measures possible in the workplace during the pandemic, State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) led the effort to pass a comprehensive labor and workers’ compensation plan out of the Illinois Senate Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes pleased Illinois dentists will be able to practice again
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is pleased to learn the Illinois Department of Public Health has updated its guidance on allowing dental providers to resume routine oral and dental care beginning this week.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes welcomes new coronavirus testing site in Aurora
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) reports that a new Community-Based Testing Site will open in Aurora this week to help test Illinoisans for COVID-19.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Senate Leader Holmes supports scholarships for women returning to education
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is encouraging women who want to restart their education to apply for the annual Conference of Women Legislators’ Scholarship Awards Program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes supports expansion of domestic violence and sexual assault services
Most of us are staying home to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, home isn't a safe place.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes invites small business owners to apply for new loan, grant programs
Restaurants, hotels and other small businesses across the state are invited to take advantage of two new emergency assistance programs, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) announced.