State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is leading a landmark measure that would eliminate prior authorization for HIV treatment and make it easier for people to receive vital preventative care. “Removing barriers imposed by prior authorization and getting people living with HIV into treatment quickly is the path to healthier, longer lives,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). Disparities in health outcomes, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community, often stem
Calling for action on zoning reform to address the severe shortage of affordable homes in Chicago and across the state, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz outlined a pair of proposals she’s spearheading that would help address the affordable housing crisis in Illinois by unlocking new tools to drive housing development during a subject matter hearing Thursday. “Homeowners and renters are counting on us to take
Chicago’s North Side communities have experienced a steady rise in hate-related incidents in recent years, particularly those directed toward the Jewish community. A critical step in bringing justice to victims and swift punishment to perpetrators is the recorded documentation of hate-related incidents, leading State Senator Sara Feigenholtz to champion a plan that would ensure law enforcement officers are better trained to identify hate crimes
