Ellman to expand public library access to visitors
- Details
SPRINGFIELD – Supporting education, literacy, and stronger communities, State Senator Laura Ellman is advancing legislation to make public library access more affordable for families living outside a library’s district.
“Public libraries are cornerstones of our communities—they provide educational support, promote reading, and offer spaces for people to connect,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This measure gives more families the opportunity to access these vital resources by allowing libraries to offer non-resident card fees in smaller, more manageable payments.”
Currently, library boards are not required to offer different payment options for out-of-district residents to pay for a library card. To address the present need for expanded public library access to non-residents and encourage inter-library cooperation, Ellman’s bill would give library boards, townships and municipalities the choice of allowing nonresidents to pay similar fees as residents on a quarterly or biannual basis.
Read more: Ellman to expand public library access to visitors
Ellman leads plan to protect crypto consumers
- Details
SPRINGFIELD – Leading the charge on protecting consumers across the state, State Senator Laura Ellman passed legislation in the Senate on Thursday that will increase protections for cryptocurrency kiosk users.
“This legislation ensures that Illinois residents are protected through strong scam prevention measures, such as placing disclosures on kiosks and putting safeguards in place to prevent new users from losing their life savings,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “We’re taking a responsible step to put consumer protection first in the state.”
Illinois currently lacks a clear regulatory system for digital asset businesses and does not provide anti-scam protections for consumers. Seeing a need for digital asset regulations in the state, Ellman is leading a measure that would require virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Measure to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions passes the Senate, thanks to Ellman
- Details
SPRINGFIELD – Establishing transparent guidelines for prescriptions, State Senator Laura Ellman passed a measure out of the Senate to give patients and pharmacies clarity regarding restrictions on medication containing ephedrine.
“People with common health issues like allergies or low blood pressure may need ephedrine medication and might not have any alternative treatment options,” said Ellman. “Both providers and patients are at risk of violating existing restrictions on ephedrine medications due to a lack of clarity within current law.”
To reduce the chance of abuse as a stimulant, ephedrine products are currently prohibited from being advertised in Illinois if they are labeled as enhancing stimulation, mental alertness, weight loss, appetite control, muscle enhancement, or energy. House Bill 2874 would ensure the law is clear that these restrictions do not apply to ephedrine medications that have been prescribed by a licensed physician for a legitimate medical reason.
Read more: Measure to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions passes the Senate, thanks to Ellman
Ellman advances measure to grant high school credits to middle school students
- Details
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman advanced a measure out of the Senate to ensure middle school students have the option to earn high school credit for high school level courses.
“Our students deserve support every step along their academic career paths,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Middle school students working toward the next educational milestone need the attention, care and resources that ensure proper consideration of their academic abilities.”
Under current Illinois law, middle school students are able to receive credit for high school level courses, as long as the course is offered by the high school in the student’s district and the instructor holds a professional educator license and is endorsed for the grade level and content area of the course.
Read more: Ellman advances measure to grant high school credits to middle school students
More Articles …
Page 2 of 62
Contact Info
District Office
24W500 Maple Ave., Suite 215
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 601-9961
Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
Section C, Room D
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: (217) 782-8192