Illinois State Senate District 52
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 52
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett secures $9.98 million for public transportation improvements in Champaign and Vermilion Counties
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, CRIS Rural Mass Transit District, Champaign County and City of Danville were named as recipients of a combined $9.98 million grant to improve transit service throughout the community, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett to host drive-up flu shot clinic in Rantoul
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is partnering with Walgreens to host a community flu shot clinic Thursday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett offers tips for a safe and fun Halloween
With Halloween only days away, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is urging motorists and adults to take extra precautions this year to keep everyone safe.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett announces second round of funding to further broadband expansion in Illinois
To provide every Illinoisan fair and equal access to the internet, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is encouraging organizations in rural areas to apply for $50 million in available funding through the second round of the Connect Illinois broadband expansion program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett observes National Move Over Day, urges motorists to obey Scott’s Law
With National Move Over Day set for Saturday, Oct. 17, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is reminding drivers to move over and slow down when approaching stopped emergency responders, tow trucks, utility, public works, county highway, or maintenance vehicles with warning lights flashing.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett: Local schools will receive nearly $1.5 million to bridge digital divide
School districts in the 52nd Illinois State Senate District are set to receive nearly $1.5 million in funding to give students in Champaign and Vermilion Counties more reliable access to technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett, Marron and Williams remind Vermilion County residents to respond to 2020 Census
With the 2020 Census entering the final stages of its count, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) and State Representative Mike Marron (R-Fithian) are reminding Vermilion County residents to complete the census for their household.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett, community leaders hold press conference to promote 2020 Census
With many households still uncounted, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) joined State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Urbana), State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and Champaign-Urbana community leaders at a press conference this morning to encourage residents of Champaign County to complete the 2020 census.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett encourages residents to donate at upcoming blood drives
To help address the state’s blood supply shortage, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is calling on healthy, eligible donors to donate blood at two upcoming blood drives taking place next week in Urbana and Danville.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett reminds Champaign County residents to respond and be counted in 2020 Census
With less than a month before the U.S. Census Bureau wraps up its counting efforts, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is urging Champaign County residents to fill out the census if they have not done so, or risk costing their communities vital federal funding over the next 10 years.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett urges Vermilion County residents to complete the 2020 Census
With census response rates in Henning and Rankin at a critical low, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is urging residents in these areas to complete the 2020 Census to ensure their communities aren’t left out of the final count.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett collecting cards for residents of local long-term care facilities
We are collecting handwritten message and cards to send a little encouragement to overpower the fear of this pandemic.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act goes into effect on July 1
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on July 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act goes into effect on July 1
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on July 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett supports new law protecting front-line workers
A measure co-sponsored by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) that increases public employee benefits, protects retail workers and expands collective bargaining rights was signed into law Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett collecting cards to uplift nursing home residents during COVID-19
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is encouraging residents to send messages of hope, love and encouragement to older adults living in long-term care facilities, who may be separated from their loved ones during the pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 52: Bennett: In-person learning can resume under new guidelines this fall
Schools may resume in-person learning for K-12, community colleges, and higher education institutions for the upcoming academic year, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) relayed Wednesday.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Bennett-sponsored law amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act went into effect on June 12, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.