• 06/24/2022	Aquino stands up for women’s reproductive rights
  	While we knew this day was coming, I don’t think anyone can be fully prepared for the devastating impact of this attack on women’s reproductive rights. I am appalled, but not shocked.

• 05/20/2022	Aquino law to help health care professionals serve state residents
  	“Illinois residents deserve high-quality health care, and the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic exposed our need for comprehensive measures that expand people’s access to medical services,” said Aquino (D-Chicago).

• 05/03/2022	We stand before an attack on women’s reproductive rights and civil liberties
  	Women’s reproductive rights are under attack in our country. Their fundamental right to self-determination over their bodies is under siege as our civil liberties are under fire.

• 04/28/2022	Chicago carjacking victims off the hook for towing fees thanks to Aquino’s efforts
  	House Bill 3772 provides relief to the victims of carjacking by ensuring that they are not liable for traffic violations, fees, fines, or other penalties when the vehicle was stolen or hijacked.

• 04/02/2022	Aquino leads the passage of a fiscally responsible budget that supports working families
  	We are putting our fiscal house in order with a responsible approach that exceeds the state’s targeted financial obligations,” Aquino said. “But I am most proud of our work with my colleagues in crafting a budget that puts money back in working families’ pockets.

• 04/01/2022	Aquino, Senate Democrats, introduce tax relief plan to ease pain caused by inflation, COVID-19
  	“The earned income tax credit is one of the most effective anti-poverty policies to help low-to-moderate-income families out of poverty through promoting work and expanding economic security. We are signaling to the most at-risk communities that we have not forgotten about them. It’s the working families in all corners of our state facing the struggles.”

• 03/15/2021	New law Invests $150 million in health care services
  	CHICAGO – Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a new law that invests $150 million in health care services for underserved communities while encouraging a collaborative environment among local stakeholders. The approach acknowledges particular challenges to achieving high-quality health services and responds based on a case-by-case system.

• 04/28/2020	Temas del Boletín Informativo

• 04/02/2020	Censo 2020
  	Usted ya debió recibir una pieza de correo del Buró del Censo de los Estados Unidos.

• 03/30/2020	Senador Omar Aquino pide donaciones a los dispensarios de alimentos
  	Al tiempo que muchos productos esenciales se agotaron en los supermercados y muchos residentes de Illinois han sido despedidos de sus empleos por el COVID-19, más familias dependen de los dispensarios de comida

• 03/23/2020	COVID-19 en Illinois: Noticias y recursos
  	Ya no vivimos “como de costumbre” -el coronavirus ha alterado muchos de nuestros trabajos, vida social y rutinas diarias. Puede parecer frustrante, pero, por ahora, lo más importante es permanecer en casa lo más posible.

• 08/27/2019	AQUINO DATA PROTECTION MEASURE SIGNED INTO LAW
  	House Bill 3606 bans schools from commercially selling the meta-data of K-12 students who use school computers, and provides parents with some control over how the data may be used.

• 08/26/2019	AQUINO PROTECTS TIPPED WORKERS FROM WAGE THEFT
  	House Bill 3405 provides that an employer may not retain gratuities from workers who earn them, and expressly allows tip-sharing between tipped and non-tipped employees.

• 08/21/2019	AQUINO'S PLAN TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS BECOMES LAW
  	“Every citizen who is eligible to vote must be provided with the opportunity to cast their ballot,” said Aquino.

• 08/13/2019	AQUINO MOVES TO CREATE NEW RETIREMENT SAVINGS OPTION
  	Senate Bill 1787 adds a traditional IRA to the options provided under the Secure Choice Savings Program. The program covers around 1.2 million private-sector pensioners in Illinois.

• 08/13/2019	AQUINO MEASURE ADDRESSES TEACHER SHORTAGE
  	Senate Bill 1584 extends the time that a retired teacher may be re-hired from 100 days to 120 days. The measure also prohibits the cancellation of pension payments to the retiree.

• 08/07/2019	AQUINO NAMED CHAIR OF SENATE LABOR COMMITTEE
  	"I'm looking forward to continuing my advocacy for working families in Illinois on the Senate Labor Committee," said Aquino.

• 07/30/2019	AQUINO ANNOUNCES ADULT LITERACY GRANTS FOR 2ND DISTRICT
  	Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White awarded the grants through the Adult Literacy Grant Program, which helps learners develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.

• 07/19/2019	SNAP BENEFITS MADE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ELDERLY, HOMELESS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
  	“When we get older, preparing meals at home becomes increasingly difficult,” said Aquino. “I saw firsthand how hard it was when I was a case manager for the Community Care Program. Seeing that made me want to make changes to our food assistance programs so they can effectively serve the people who rely on them.”

• 06/21/2019	AQUINO'S RISE ACT SIGNED BY PRITZKER
  	“Every student, regardless of their immigration status or gender identity, deserves full access to higher education,” said Aquino. “Now that we will provide these students with the means to attend an institution of higher education, we will see a massive return on investment when they graduate and enter the workforce as productive employees.”

• 06/21/2019	FOR-PROFIT DETENTION BANNED IN ILLINOIS
  	“It is completely immoral to profit off of detaining people,” said Aquino. “Today Illinois made the right decision to end this horrible practice.”

• 06/02/2019	AQUINO VOTES TO REPAIR ILLINOIS' CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE
  	“Working class people across Illinois have paid out-of-pocket for the lack of investment in infrastructure,” said Aquino. “When roads are in disrepair, commuters pay the price.”

• 05/31/2019	AQUINO VOTES FOR BUDGET THAT SUPPORTS EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES
  	“The last administration decimated our schools and social programs,” said Aquino. “I am happy that our new budget will restore cuts made to those areas and provide the most vulnerable in our state with a better safety net.”

• 05/29/2019	VOTING RIGHTS EXPANSION ADVANCED BY SENATOR AQUINO
  	“Participating in our democracy is a fundamental right of all citizens,” said Aquino.

• 05/28/2019

  BLACK, LATINO CAUCUSES ANNOUNCE PROGRESS IN FIGHT TO STOP SUSPENDING DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR NON-MOVING VIOLATIONS

  “Today’s decision to move the bill forward is a small victory, but it’s only a start. We are steadfast in our commitment to correct this harmful system, which has put both the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago in national news over the past few weeks,” said Senator Omar Aquino. “Thousands are losing their cars and their driver’s licenses. People’s lives are being turned upside down over debt collection, city sticker tickets, and other non-moving violations. For too long, we have balanced city budgets on the backs of low-income people by burying them in ticket debt while d

• 05/24/2019	AQUINO PLAN TO OFFER NEW RETIREMENT SAVINGS OPTION WILL HEAD TO GOVERNOR
  	“All pensioners in Illinois should have safe and secure options available to them,” said Aquino. “As chair of the Senate Government Accountability and Pensions Committee, I want to see people have all options on the table when it comes to saving for their retirement.”

• 05/23/2019	AQUINO MEASURE ADDRESSING TEACHER SHORTAGE WILL HEAD TO GOVERNOR'S DESK
  	“We have a devastating teacher shortage in our state and this measure will allow retired teachers to alleviate the burden placed on our educators,” said Aquino. “These are experts in their field, so it makes sense to allow them to fill the gap without forfeiting their pension benefits.”

• 05/23/2019	AQUINO PASSES BILL TO PROTECT STUDENT DATA
  	“We need to think to the future and establish online consumer protections,” said Aquino. “I want to be as proactive as possible when it comes to protecting peoples’ online data, and this measure will protect some of our most vulnerable online users.”

• 05/22/2019	AQUINO ADVANCES BILL TO PROTECT TIPPED WORKERS
  	“Being a server, bartender, cook or cab driver is honest and hard work. The people putting in that work day in, day out deserve to keep the tips given to them for their services,” said Aquino. “The jobs that tipped workers do are by no means easy, and they should be properly compensated for their time and labor.”

• 05/17/2019	AQUINO ADVANCES SNAP ACCESSIBILITY BILL
  	“I want to make sure that our food assistance programs are working for everyone who relies on them, especially for our aging population and people living with a disability.”

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