Halpin announces annual Valentine’s Day card drive for seniors

ROCK ISLAND – State Senator Mike Halpin is collecting store bought or handmade cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day in order to brighten their day.

“I want to give the community a chance to lift up local seniors’ spirits this Valentine’s Day,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “A small gesture like a card can have a big effect on a person’s day.”

Local residents are encouraged to write kind notes and drop them off or mail them to Halpin’s district office, located at 117 E. Main St. Suite 103 Galesburg, IL 61401. He is collecting cards until Feb. 10 and will deliver them to local long-term care facilities.

People with questions can reach out to Halpin’s Rock Island office at (309) 558-3612 or Galesburg office at (309) 297-4483.

Halpin to chair Senate Committee on Education Appropriations

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Halpin has been appointed chair of the Senate Committee on Educations Appropriations in the 104th General Assembly.

“I am committed to the upkeep and expansion of Illinois’ public education system,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “Education is the bedrock of the economy and our community. Laser focus on education will be required to begin the revitalization of the Quad Cities and other downstate communities.”

The Senate Committee on Education Appropriation deals with funding and oversight of projects related to education. Education Appropriations covers primary, secondary, as well as higher education. This means projects covering everything from grade schools to public colleges and universities.

“Education is a person’s best tool to navigating these uncertain times,” said Halpin. “As chair, I will dedicate my time to ensuring Illinois has a fully funded education system and every Illinoisan has full access to that system.”

Halpin will chair the committee throughout the 104th General Assembly.

Halpin announces Health Equity Zone pilot project grant coming to McDonough County

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ROCK ISLAND – State Senator Mike Halpin announced Tuesday that Henderson Health Center is set to receive over $110,000 through the Health Equity Zone Pilot Projects pilot program.

“Addressing health inequities within our community continues to be a priority. Everyone deserves to have access to compassionate, quality, and accessible health care,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “At a time when corporate health insurance continues to fail regular people in western Illinois, grants such as the Health Equity Zone pilot program play an integral role in bolstering access to care.”

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Halpin leads the charge on protecting consumers from utility scams

• Utility Scam Awareness Day

SPRINGFIELD – To help protect consumers from utility scams, State Senator Mike Halpin spearheaded a resolution in the Senate declaring Nov. 20, 2024 as Utility Scam Awareness Day.

“Scammers are smart and ever-evolving with their tactics to trick customers into sharing personal or financial information,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This leaves residents unaware and unable to decipher if a phone call, text or email is from their utility company or not.”

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