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DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement after the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 spending plan:

 “Putting together a responsible state budget is never easy, and this year was no different. Tight revenues and uncertain federal support made it a difficult year, but we produced a budget that reflects our priorities and serves the people of Illinois – one that focuses on public safety, bolsters health care protections and prioritizes the needs of our older adults.

DEERFIELD — Bringing awareness to genetic disorders, State Senator Julie Morrison championed a resolution in the Senate declaring September 2026 as Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in Illinois.

“Muscular Dystrophy is a group of progressive and degenerative disorders, often affecting young children, limiting ones mobility,” said Morrison (D- Lake Forest). “It is imperative that we raise awareness and recognize disorders that continue to significantly impact Illinoisan so we can ensure continued education and research.”

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison advanced a measure through the Senate to strengthen pollution prevention requirements against plastic pellet runoff and secure clean and healthy waterways for Illinois.

“Our waterways are an important and vital part of our ecosystem – but they cannot thrive with industrial plastic runoff harming aquatic life, water quality and beach health across the Great Lakes,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “It’s time we provide the regulations needed to secure a thriving environment, free from pollution, for neighbors to enjoy for years to come.”

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison spearheaded a measure through the Senate that would give insured drivers a way to resolve disputes with their insurers about repair costs or total loss valuations without involving the court system.

“It is not uncommon for policyholders to feel that their estimated repair cost or total loss valuation is too low,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “However, it becomes burdensome for both the policyholder and insurance company to have to go through the courts to get an appraisal.”