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Porfirio law to provide local flexibility for urgent road safety concerns
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SPRINGFIELD — A new law led by State Senator Mike Porfirio will allow local governments to take swift action to solve road safety hazards if certain criteria are met.
“My priority will always be to keep our road roads safe both for drivers and pedestrians, especially in areas of critical need,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “I will always support study-backed solutions to solving road safety issues, but in instances of urgent safety hazards, we need to enable local governments to take quick action to protect residents.”
Porfirio measure to protect students on their way to school becomes law
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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.”
Studies on breakthrough therapies for veteran suicide prevention to continue in Illinois, thanks to Porfirio
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mike Porfirio’s measure to continue studying mental health treatments to address the nationwide veteran suicide crisis has been signed into law.
“The studies and outcomes produced by this council have been extremely promising. They are saving real lives,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “We must continue to fight against veteran suicide as a national crisis, and this law keeps Illinois at the forefront of that fight.”
Porfirio announces over $180,000 coming to 11th District libraries
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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.”
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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.
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Sincerely,
Senator Mike Porfirio
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Office Info
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