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Porfirio takes initiative to improve rooftop safety for first responders

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Category: Press Releases
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 06:14 PM
  • Local Government

Porfiro Fights for Rooftop SafetySPRINGFIELD — A new initiative by State Senator Mike Porfirio could improve safety for thousands of first responders across Illinois, following the tragic passing of Andrew Price, a Chicago firefighter who fell through a light shaft while fearlessly suppressing a fire on the roof of a restaurant.

“First responders like Andrew risk their lives for us every day,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “We owe it to him and all those who serve us to take any steps we can to improve their safety.”

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Porfirio eager to support veterans as newly appointed chair of Veteran Suicide Prevention Council

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Wednesday, March 05, 2025 08:54 AM
  • Veterans

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BURBANK — According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 162 Illinois veterans died by suicide in 2022. As the newly appointed chair of the Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Advisory Council, State Senator Mike Porfirio is committed to leading the charge to lower this number.

“Suicide among veterans is a national emergency, and I am committed to advancing efforts toward breakthrough therapies,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “As a fellow veteran, I am honored to be appointed as a representative of the community and am eager to get started on the work to identify innovative therapies to address the veteran suicide crisis.”

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Porfirio emphasizes commitment to families, education following governor's address

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 01:01 PM

Porfirio statement on governor's budget proposalSPRINGFIELD­­­­ — State Senator Mike Porfirio (D-Lyons Township) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:

“The governor’s budget has laid the foundation for our work this year. I will coordinate with my colleagues to advocate for a responsible, balanced budget that will work for both the residents of my district and those across Illinois.

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Porfirio to serve on Senate Transportation, Labor and Education Committees

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Monday, February 10, 2025 09:28 AM

Porf CommitteesSPRINGFIELD — In addition to his role as chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, State Senator Mike Porfirio will serve as a member on Senate committees for Transportation, Labor, Education, Higher Education and Appropriations for Public Safety and Infrastructure for the 104th General Assembly.

“As a lifelong resident of the 11th District, I speak with members of my community every day,” said Porfirio (D- Lyons Township). “I am confident my committee assignments will put me in a position to best represent my community and the issues important to them.”

Porfirio will expand his role in the Senate Transportation Committee as vice chair. The 11th Senate District is a hub for transportation and labor, holding Midway Airport, CSX Transportation and the headquarters of Belt Railway Company of Chicago.

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  1. Porfirio backs bill removing investment restriction on state pension funds
  2. Porfirio named chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
  3. Porfirio applauds funding for comprehensive care center in district
  4. Porfirio applauds $600,000 in funding for Berwyn Park District
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Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
Section F, Office L
401 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0054

District Office:
6215 W. 79th St., Suite 1A
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 430-2510

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