Illinois State Senate District 15
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 15
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Harris-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Harris-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. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) 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 15: Harris: Business owners can always learn something new
To help businesses become Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certified, State Senator Napoleon Harris is encouraging them to participate in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s free virtual Building Block of Success Workshops.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris: 20 local business have received financial relief, more need to apply
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) is thrilled to learn 20 local businesses have been awarded funding through the Business Interruption Grant to help counter the financial struggles that have been endured throughout the pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris supports increasing Black vendor procurement opportunities
As a diversity advocate and Black-owned business supporter, State Senator Harris, III (D-Harvey) echoed the importance of increasing the number of opportunities for Black vendors to do business with the state.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris works to give Black businesses the tools to succeed
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) an advocate for the inclusion of minorities in all industries, voiced his support on giving Black businesses the tools they need to succeed and compete in Illinois business marketplace at a hearing Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris supports $16.6 million investment to create jobs in Illinois
To support Illinois’ ongoing pandemic response, the U.S Department of Labor created two new grants that will bring nearly 1,300 jobs to the state, and State Senator Napoleon Harris, III urges unemployed workers to apply.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris encourages residents to apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Due to a high number of working families losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) is encouraging Illinois tenants who have missed rental payments to apply for the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris encourages South Suburb residents to complete 2020 Census
Illinois State Senate District 15 issued the following announcement on Aug. 11.As time begins to run out for South Suburb residents to be counted in the 2020 Census, State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) is encouraging residents to fill out the Census immediately, noting it takes less than 10 minutes.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris urges community-based organizations to apply for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program
State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) urges community-based organizations that provide support services and resources to apply for a percentage of the $7.1 million worth of newly approved grants from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris announces Harvey will receive grant to decrease community digital divide
With remote learning and working from home putting a strain on underserved areas without high-speed internet access, State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) has announced the Illinois Connected Communities grant has been awarded to the City of Harvey to help develop a plan to ensure access to high-speed internet across the community.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris moves to declare Juneteenth a state holiday
To mark the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S., State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) has proposed legislation that would make June 19—also known as Juneteenth, or Freedom Day—a state holiday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris: In order to cure this infection, leaders must provide real hope and opportunity to the marginalized
In response to the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) released the following statement: “May 25, 2020 will forever be a day engrained in the hearts and minds of millions of Americans.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris announces Markham COVID-19 testing site will be moved to South Holland
The COVID-19 testing facility in Markham will be moved to South Suburban College in South Holland, State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Dolton) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris votes for budget that puts COVID-19 relief at the forefront
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) released the following statement after approving a budget that provides Illinoisans with financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic: “This budget preserves core democratic values for Illinois residents.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris pleased Illinois dentists will be able to practice again
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) 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 15: Village of Phoenix awarded $360,000 to assist with home repairs
The Village of Phoenix was awarded a total of $360,000 to help area homeowners with repairs, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris announces that SNAP recipients will receive additional benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) announced Tuesday that eligible SNAP recipients will receive additional benefits beginning this week.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Harris' voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) was present at or voted on 29 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a South Cook News analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.