Last night, the Republicans’ latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) failed to pass a floor vote when in a dramatic and surprise move, Senator John McCain of Arizona joined with GOP Senators Collins (Maine) and Murkowski (Alaska) in opposing the bill. This is a major victory for all of us […]
Last week, many of you received an email celebrating the Mental Health Justice Team and our significant victory of raising the monthly personal need allowance in IL through a budget measure (more at this link). Today, we call on Governor Rauner to sign SB1353 and make this victory permanent! For the last year, the Mental Health Justice […]
Last week, the Illinois legislature finally passed a budget for our state. In the last few days, we have continued to analyze the 3 budget bills that were passed and are excited to announce that the Mental Health Justice Team has a significant victory!! For the last year, the Mental Health Justice Team has been fighting to increase […]
Thank you for your continued support in the fight for healthcare for all! As many of you know, the vote to repeal the ACA was once again delayed just before the July 4 recess. This is because of the large scale push back that has been organized throughout the country–the resounding mantra being “healthcare is […]