State Senator Lakesia Collins

I am proud to announce eight libraries in the 5th District will be receiving over $600,000 for literacy program enhancements, workplace skills development and more.

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To strengthen protections for students and help schools identify concerning behavior before it escalates, I pushed for a new law that improves reporting requirements, reinforces professional boundaries and more.

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Individuals with disabilities and their caregivers will have access to safe, accessible facilities under a new law I sponsored.

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The Illinois Workforce Pell allows eligible students to use grant funding for short-term workforce training programs aligned with in-demand occupations. Applications are open now through Aug. 31: iccb.org/programs-and-i…

To help Illinois residents access treatment for conditions like cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome and other endocrine disorders, I led a new law requiring health insurance plans to cover up to a six-month supply of prescription hormone therapy.

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