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Hastings virtual dental care expansion signed into law

SPRINGFIELD — To expand access to dental care, State Senator Michael E. Hastings led a new law to ensure patients can access virtual dental care safely while maintaining strong professional standards.

“Dental health is not a luxury, it is a fundamental part of overall health,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “Yet, right here in our state, 69 out of 109 counties face full county-wide dentist shortages.”

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Hastings: Local leadership and state action come together to support storm recovery

FRANKFORT — State Senator Michael E. Hastings today commended Governor JB Pritzker for issuing a state disaster proclamation for communities devastated by the July 27 storms.

“This is what local leadership and state action look like when they work together,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “After the July 27 storms, our counties stepped up immediately. I toured the damage, met with local officials and residents, and asked the governor to stand with the south suburbs. Today’s disaster proclamation is the result of that work.”

The proclamation follows Hastings’ request that the governor declare the hardest-hit areas a disaster zone, as well as local disaster proclamations issued by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.

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Alyssa's Law passes in Illinois, requiring mobile panic alert systems in schools

New Illinois law cracks down on unfair insurance rate increases