According to the Center for Disease Control, 19 percent of children in our nation are considered obese, a statistic that has almost tripled since 1980.  In a society centered on electronic gadgets, video games and television shows, we no longer stress the importance of physical activity and broadening our children’s imaginations through outdoor play and adventure.  Outdoor exercise and play is free and accessible to anyone with an active imagination and that is why families are encouraged to celebrate Leave No Child Inside Month this June.

Dear Neighbor,

The General Assembly took action on a number of important initiatives during this Spring legislative session. 

In response to growing constituent concerns regarding the economic condition of Illinois, the Senate Democrats took significant steps to address the budget deficit, education reform, and workers’ compensation reform among other issues.   Although we still have a lot of work ahead of us, these achievements will help to lay the path towards economic recovery.  Some measures ultimately did not make it through the legislature, but the promise to continue discussions will soon bring resolve to these issues.  For more information on the 2011 Spring Session Overview, please click here to view the May 31, 2011 Illinois Senate Democrats’ Majority Report.

Listed below are a handful of my legislative accomplishments over the past several months.  For updates on these and other legislative matters as well as district news, please visit my website, www.senatorhunter.com.

Sincerely,

Mattie Hunter

State Senator – 3^rd District