Illinois raises age to purchase tobacco to 21

• Tobacco 21
• Public Health
• HB 345

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) that raises the age to legally purchase tobacco to 21 takes effect today.

“Throughout this entire process, our number one goal has been to reduce smoking rates in our teenage population,” said Morrison. “Raising the age has been proven to do just that. I am proud Illinois is a leader in protecting teenage health and reducing health care complications and premature death.”

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Morrison law increases burial benefit for fallen firefighters, law enforcement officers

• Illinois State Police
• Trooper Christopher Lambert
• HB 2028

SPRINGFIELD – The burial benefit for law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty will increase under a new law by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) that was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week.

“Every day, law enforcement officers and firefighters put their lives on the line to protect us all,” Morrison said. “The least we can do for fallen officers or firefighters is ensure their families aren’t left with worry about burying their loved one.”

Currently, the state burial benefit for firefighters, State Police officers or local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty is $10,000. Morrison’s new law will increase that benefit to $20,000, acknowledging the ever-increasing costs associated with burials. Neither the benefit for State Police officers nor the benefit for local law enforcement officers and firefighters has been raised since its creation in the late 1990s.

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Coming Up: End of Session Town Hall

• Events
• Town Hall
• Deerfield

Join State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan for an End of Session Town Hall.

The event is being held on Tuesday, June 11 from 6:00p until 7:30p at the Deerfield Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield).

Questions?

Contact Senator Morrison's office in Deerfield at (847) 945-5200.

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Morrison supports balanced budget proposal

• Budget

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) voted for a balanced budget this afternoon and released the following statement:

“Today I voted to pass one of the most fiscally responsible budgets that has been crafted in a long while. It is balanced. It is disciplined. And I have faith that it helps put our state on a long-term path toward financial stability. The budget is a product of bipartisan negotiations and after years of political bickering, Illinois finally has a plan that makes smart, meaningful investments for the core services taxpayers expect.”