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BURBANK — To expand the 11th District’s talent pipeline and boost diversity in Illinois’ construction and building trades, State Senator Mike Porfirio is encouraging local community-based organizations to apply for the latest round of funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 

“Opportunities like the Illinois Works Pre Apprenticeship Program are Illinois government at its best,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This funding will directly empower hard workers across our state with knowledge, experience and personal growth that will put them on a path of success for the future.”

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.”

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.”

SPRINGFIELD — 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.”