BURBANK – State Senator Mike Porfirio secured over $20 million to support infrastructure improvements and construction in the 11th Senate District.
“Good quality roads, highways and transportation networks are the foundation for a safe community,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “The Rebuild Illinois projects are not only investments in safety – they will also improve connectivity and economic growth for our community.”
SPRINGFIELD — Teachers in Illinois community colleges will see stronger job protections from artificial intelligence thanks to a new law led by State Senator Mike Porfirio.
“The job our teachers do in the classroom is irreplaceable,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “AI cannot build the welcoming learning environments or trusting relationships that our teachers can with students. Our students learn best when they know their teacher is invested in their growth.”
SPRINGFIELD — In response to the disproportionate risks of suicide that first responders face, State Senator Mike Porfirio is reinstating a task force to study methods to improve their mental health.
“We must confront the harsh, dangerous experiences that first responders deal with and the mental toll it takes on them,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This task force is a commitment to supporting those who shield Illinois from danger.”
CHICAGO — On Thursday, State Senator Mike Porfirio joined fellow Senators Patrick Joyce, Paul Faraci, Meg Loughran Cappel, Michael Hastings and Michael Halpin for a visit to Rush University Medical Center’s Road Home Program, announcing a $1 million investment through the Rebuild Illinois Program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The grant will be used to expand services that provide critical mental health and transitional support to returning veterans and their families. The Road Home Program—nationally recognized for its innovative approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other challenges veterans face—offers specialized, no-cost care to military members and their loved ones.
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