In early January, we wrapped up the 103rd General Assembly with our “Lame Duck” session where we passed 22 bills, […]
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LaPointe Highlights Newly Enacted Mental Health Laws
CHICAGO – Continuing to prioritize impactful mental and behavioral health legislation in the new year, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, […]
Lawmakers to Host Hearing on Psychedelics for Behavioral Health and the Illinois Cure Act
CHICAGO – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, Chair of the House Mental Health & Addiction Committee, will host a hearing on Tuesday, […]
LaPointe Passes Dignity in Pay Act, Prioritizes Disability Rights & Uplifting Workers
CHICAGO – Working towards full opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, supported transformative legislation during […]
Coalition Demands Immediate Cold Weather Emergency Actions for Chicago’s Unhoused
PRESS ADVISORY CONTACT INFORMATION: GetinTouch@extremeweatherplannerschicago.com November 21, 2024 CHICAGO – With winter’s arrival bringing snow and wind chills below 32°F, […]
LaPointe, Fine to Hold Hearing on Barriers For Substance Use Providers, Harm Reduction Practitioners
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe and Senator Laura Fine will lead a joint subject matter hearing with the House and Senate […]
LaPointe, Fine to Host Hearing on Special Fundingfor Behavioral Health, Cannabis Revenue & Opioid Settlements
SPRINGFIELD– State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Sen. Laura Fine, other legislators, and treatment and harm reduction specialists will hold a subject […]
2024 Enviro Town Hall with Illinois Environmental Organizations
On August 26, 2024, our office teamed up with representatives from the Illinois Environmental Council, Sierra Club, and the Nature […]
LaPointe Earns ‘100%’ Illinois Environmental Council Rating, Highlights Local Conservation Efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recently awarded a ‘100%’ rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is […]
Transportation, Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Updates
Transportation – including safety, affordability, quality and options – is a priority issue for neighborhoods across Chicago. More bike lanes, […]
