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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett and Marron invite Rantoul residents to joint office hour
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) and State Representative Mike Marron (R-Fithian) invite residents to their February joint office hour in Rantoul.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett reacts to the State of the State address
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is thrilled to hear Gov. JB Pritzker’s commitment to improving early childhood education in Illinois during the State of the State address on Wednesday.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the Election Code goes into effect on June 1
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Election Code will go into effect on June 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett applauds signing of bill to cap insulin prices for Illinois residents
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) applauded the governor’s signage of legislation which caps co-payments for insulin to $100 per month for all patients regardless of the supply they require.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett announces $18k library grants to local school districts
Eight local school districts will receive more than $18,000 combined in grants through the Illinois secretary of state’s School Library Grant program, Senator Scott Bennett announced Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett addresses incarcerated men at college graduation ceremony
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) addressed 13 incarcerated men who received their associates degrees in general studies at Danville Area Community College (DACC) Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett honors and remembers veterans at Wreaths Across America ceremony
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) gave the keynote speech during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Danville National Cemetery Sunday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett hosts successful town hall in Rantoul
Local residents were given the opportunity to participate in discussion and get questions answered thanks to a town hall hosted by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett strengthens coal ash pollution protections
To continue efforts to protect Illinois communities from toxic coal ash pollution, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) addressed unresolved issues with the legislation passed in the spring.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett: Thomasboro Fire Protection District receives funds for fire trucks
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) announced Thursday that the Thomasboro Fire Protection District is one of 23 communities to receive funds to purchase fire trucks that will allow first responders to better serve the area.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett: Time for Illinois to cap out of pocket insulin expenses
Unfair insulin costs are taking a toll on those who are forced to pay the excessive price for this life-saving prescription drug.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett announces recreational facility grant in Rantoul
The Village of Rantoul will receive a $750,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to renovate and expand the Forum Fitness Center in Rantoul, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) announced Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett resolution marks Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Illinois
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) sponsored a resolution to recognize Oct. 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett receives Taiwanese soybean delegation ahead of multi-billion-dollar soybean and corn agreements
Senate Agriculture Chairman Scott Bennett hosted a Taiwanese delegation at his family farm on Sept. 24 in Ford County to celebrate the $2.2 billion commitment to purchase Illinois soybeans and corn over the next two years.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the Attorney General Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Attorney General Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2078 actions on Aug. 22
The following actions were taken on Aug. 22 in the House on House bill HB2078 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1411 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1411 ("track-sexual assault evidence"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Scott M. Bennett sponsors or co-sponsors 38 bills
Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) sponsored 12 bills in the second quarter of 2019, one less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 26 bills, 10 less than the average, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.