Illinois State Senate District 48
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 48
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar honored for his work to strengthen agricultural education in Illinois schools
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) was honored with the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education for his efforts to expand and promote agricultural education in Illinois schools.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Senate approves Manar resolution urging President Trump, Congress to ensure WWII heroes lie in state
Throughout American history, only 32 individuals have lain in state in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, an honor reserved for the most esteemed American military heroes and statesmen.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar resolution urges President Trump, Congress to ensure WWII heroes lie in state
Throughout American history, only 32 individuals have lain in state in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, an honor reserved for the most esteemed American military heroes and statesmen.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Senate approves Manar plan to cap insulin costs
The Illinois Senate today approved an initiative to rein in the soaring cost of insulin for diabetes patients.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar named Community Health Center Champion by Illinois Primary Health Care Association
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) named State Senator Andy Manar its 2019 Community Health Center Champion Wednesday for his work to improve health care for Illinois residents.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Decatur seniors
Senior citizens from the Decatur area joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Wednesday for a free senior resource fair.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Christian County seniors
Senior citizens from around Christian County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Thursday for a free senior resource fair.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Macoupin County seniors
Senior citizens from around Macoupin County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Wednesday for a free senior resource fair.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar joins fellow state lawmakers in Springfield to demand lower insulin costs
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) gathered with fellow state lawmakers and diabetes health advocates in Springfield Tuesday to urge support for a new measure aimed at reducing the skyrocketing price of insulin.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar joins fellow state lawmakers in Peoria to demand lower insulin costs
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) gathered with fellow state lawmakers and diabetes health advocates in Peoria Monday to urge support for a new measure aimed at reducing the skyrocketing cost of insulin.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar proposal to crack down on out-of-control PBMs signed into law
A measure sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would provide relief for independent, rural pharmacies was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar’s measure to increase labor’s voice in government becomes law
Unions would have a greater say in issues that affect the wellbeing of workers thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday.
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From Macon Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar: New Mueller foundry will bolster Decatur’s economic development
State Senator Andy Manar issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Mueller Water Products’ plans to build a new, state of the art foundry in Decatur.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar announces mentoring grant for Decatur Public Library
The Decatur Public Library is the recipient of a $14,600 mentoring grant from the Illinois secretary of state, State Senator Andy Manar announced.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar’s legislation creating Property Tax Relief Task Force becomes law
A new bipartisan task force will be created to find ways to save taxpayers money under a new law sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar: Support is on the way for local, independent pharmacies
Illinois State Senate District 48 issued the following announcement on June 24.There’s some hope on the horizon for scores of Illinois residents who are the victims of growing drug prices and shrinking numbers of available pharmacies.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar applauds Pritzker appointments of 48th District constituents to State Board of Education
State Senator Andy Manar expressed his congratulations to two Central Illinois educators and 48thDistrict residents on their appointment and swearing in to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) this spring.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Carlinville student joins Manar at Capitol
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) welcomed recent Carlinville High School graduate Tyler Behme to the Capitol this May as part of his Future Leaders program.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2165 actions on May 23
The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB2165 ("sch cd-required course-math"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House" and "Third Reading - Passed".
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From Macon Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Nokomis High School student joins Manar at Capitol
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) welcomed Nokomis High School senior Cody Knodle to the Capitol this week as part of his Future Leaders program.