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Hunter initiative will increase healthy beverages in kids’ meals

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Monday, August 23, 2021 10:20 AM

SB 1846SPRINGFIELD – A measure by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to ensure kids’ meals have healthy beverage options as a default to combat the risk of health issues was signed into law Friday.

“Ensuring health for our children and future generations is something I am very passionate about, and I am proud that we were able to pass this legislation for our youth,” Hunter said. “Setting healthier beverages as the default for their meals will only set an example of healthy dietary habits for children to grow into.”

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Hunter hosts 17th annual family health and fitness fair

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Monday, August 09, 2021 12:18 PM

231349092 1987653564744629 348721376841293342 nCHICAGO – This weekend, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) hosted her 17th annual family health and fitness fair, which featured health screenings, giveaways, and live entertainment, among many other activities.

“I am glad that we had such a good turnout, and that attendees and vendors followed COVID-19 safety protocols,” Hunter said. “We had a good time while staying safe and healthy.”

In 2003, Hunter hosted her first health fair. After several successful years, she partnered with the Illinois Institute of Technology, and they’ve teamed up to offer free services like health screenings, school supplies, and food for more than a decade. This year, Hunter and IIT added COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, as well as back-to-school haircuts and braiding, to the list of important services offered to area residents.

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Hunter’s student-assistance contribution tax credit bill is law

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Friday, August 06, 2021 04:24 PM

SB340SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) led an initiative that would extend the student-assistance contribution tax credit, which was signed into law Friday. 

“As college prices continue to rise, it is crucial that some incentives or financial relief are provided when possible,” Hunter said. “Children who have a savings account are more likely to go to college, so it is important to encourage planning early.”

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Hunter law puts limit on debt collecting for municipal ordinance violations

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Friday, July 30, 2021 04:01 PM

052620210798SPRINGFIELD – A measure led by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) that would protect individuals from lawsuits, calls from collection agencies, as well as other collection tactics and chargers for decades-old violations was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker Friday.

“There needs to be a statute of limitations for these sort of collections,” Hunter said. “People are getting calls about violations from several years ago, or are skeptical of the charges. Seven years is more than enough time for action to collect a debt.”

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  3. Hunter bill establishes April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
  4. Hunter ecstatic that telehealth will remain an option after pandemic
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    Office Information

    Springfield Office:
    417-C Capitol Building
    Springfield, IL 62706
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    District Office:
    2929 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 102
    Chicago, IL 60616
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