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2580677444 af260446ed bBURBANK – With support from State Senator Mike Porfirio, three schools in the 11th District will receive funding from the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation.

“Educating students on the importance of conserving the earth and its ecosystems is vital to our state,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “These grants empower students to take field trips that will leave them with lasting memories of nature and will inspire the next generation of scientists in Illinois.” 

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032626CM0531SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mike Porfirio is leading the charge to tackle the veteran suicide crisis by championing legislation aimed at supporting solutions to veteran mental health challenges like PTSD.

“I am proud of the support and urgency we have built in combatting the veteran suicide crisis,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “The widespread support for this legislation shows that Illinois is united in finding realistic, comprehensive solutions for the mental health challenges our veterans endure.”

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04032026JP8932SPRINGFIELD — To address the increase in suicide rates among veterans in the United States, State Senator Mike Porfirio has advanced legislation to extend the Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Advisory Council.

“We must be consistent in our effort to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This crisis will not solve itself; I will continue to urgently support new treatment solutions for our dedicated service members.”

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porfirioSPRINGFIELD — In recognition of his consistent leadership on veterans’ mental health initiatives and suicide prevention, State Senator Mike Porfirio received the 2025 National Innovator of the Year award from the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition.

“We have to treat veteran suicide as the national emergency it is and address it with all resources possible,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “There are breakthrough therapies available that have shown incredible efficacy and saved the lives of veterans. We need to invest in these therapies and build them out to scale so that every veteran has access to the best available and effective treatment – and we need to do it now.”

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  4. Porfirio applauds more than $20 million in infrastructure repairs coming to the 11th District

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Welcome

Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting my legislative website. It is my honor to serve the citizens of the 11th Senate District in the Illinois General Assembly. On this website, you can learn a little bit about me, my record in the General Assembly, and the services I can provide you.

I always welcome feedback from my constituents, so if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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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