New law championed by Hunter to study food desert reduction efforts in Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD — As many communities in Illinois still grapple with limited access to quality, healthy food, State Senator Mattie Hunter sponsored a new law aimed at looking into the effectiveness of efforts to reduce food deserts.
“Our residents are already facing rising grocery costs, workforce shortages and a lack of affordable housing – living in a food desert only hurts our neighbors further,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we work to identify solutions that provide lasting solutions to food deserts in Illinois.”
Hunter supports measure to give property tax relief to seniors
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mattie Hunter backed a property tax relief package that increases property tax exemption thresholds for senior citizens in Illinois.
“Our communities are already facing delays to their SNAP benefits, housing prices are increasing and many are facing a lack of access to quality health care. High property taxes should not be something our senior residents should have to worry about,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “I was proud to support this legislation through the Senate as it provides the necessary relief needed to ensure our seniors are not burdened with high property taxes that could price them out of their homes.”
Hunter invites community members to Nov. 4 virtual SNAP webinar
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State Senator Mattie Hunter will join State Representatives Sonya Harper and Kimberly DuBuclet for a virtual SNAP webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
The free event will highlight discussion from legislators, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the Illinois Department of Human Services as well as Reverend John McEwen to inform residents of changes to SNAP and resources available to them.
Hunter supports measure increasing access to mental health and substance abuse treatments
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SPRINGFIELD — As a longstanding advocate for mental health and substance use treatment, State Senator Mattie Hunter supported a measure aimed at increasing access to treatment for residents.
“Access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for Illinoisans should not be delayed because of a lack of in-network providers through their insurance,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “We need to prioritize the well-being of our communities, especially those who are paying hundreds of dollars in insurance premiums every month.”
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Chicago, IL 60616
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