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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mike Porfirio’s measure to provide stronger protections for Illinois students disembarking on school buses was signed into law Friday by Governor JB Pritzker.

“Students deserve every safety provision as they travel to school. Far too many times we’ve seen drivers ignore school bus stop signs, putting our children’s lives in danger,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This law increases penalties for those who speed through these instances, especially repeat offenders who show blatant disregard for the safety of our students.”

BURBANK – Thanks to strong support from State Senator Mike Porfirio, the 11th District received over $180,000 in grants to support library services, programming and security upgrades.

“Libraries are more than a place for studying; they are a path to exploration, knowledge and opportunity that is free to access for anyone in the community,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “These grants keep our libraries modernized and well-equipped to ensure programming and resources are available to all.”

BURBANK — State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of  the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District to help bridge a connection to his community with farmers from around the state as part of the Adopt-A-Legislator program.

“I’d like to thank the Edgar County Farm Bureau for visiting the 11th District to learn about who we are, our priorities and our needs as a community,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “Visits like these are crucial to bridging connections between the farmers that support production and the food distributors in our district. Our economies and communities are closely intertwined and I look forward continuing this exceptional partnership.”

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mike Porfirio advanced two pieces of legislation that would create safer roadways for drivers, pedestrians and students on buses.

“We need to prioritize legislation that empowers our communities to make road safety changes where they need it most urgently,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “We must also be fair to drivers by ensuring that any revenue collected through traffic infractions are reinvested into initiatives that keep our community safe.”