SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Working to create more opportunities and support to uplift families across Chicagoland and Illinois, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, […]
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Fine & LaPointe to expand health insurance reform protections for Illinois consumers
SPRINGFIELD – To enhance existing protections for Illinois residents in need of health and behavioral health care, State Senator Laura […]
Villa, LaPointe host press conference on equity in behavioral health care services
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karina Villa stood alongside State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and fellow legislators and advocates to call for […]
Lawmakers seek to improve reimbursement rates, network adequacy for behavioral health services
Lawmakers are set to consider a plan to boost reimbursement rates and improve network adequacy for behavioral health services. The […]
Lame Duck 2025 Passed Legislation
In early January, we wrapped up the 103rd General Assembly with our “Lame Duck” session where we passed 22 bills, […]
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 […]
