ROCK ISLAND – State Senator Mike Halpin announced three area mental health centers have been selected to participate in a federal program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health care and substance use treatment.

“This is an investment in the health and well-being of our local communities,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “Being selected as part of this program will ensure mental and behavioral health services are available for residents in crisis, regardless of their ability to pay.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget:

“Although aspects of the budget we passed tonight leave me disappointed, and we’ll need to do more work next year, no budget is perfect. What we passed tonight strikes a balance that will benefit the people of Western Illinois.

Dear neighbor,

It’s that time of year — flowers are blooming, temperatures are warming up and we’re in the final stretch of this legislative session. I will be in Springfield this month discussing budget priorities with my colleagues and working to pass legislation that recognizes veterans and protects first responders. Read on for updates about bills I’m working on, helpful resources and grant opportunities.

My office is ready to assist you in accessing state resources, answering questions on legislation and more. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my Rock Island office at (309) 558-3612, Galesburg office at (309) 297-4483 or online.

Sincerely,

Mike Halpin
State Senator | 36th District

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Halpin advanced a measure through the Illinois Senate to create specialty Air Force Combat Action Medal license plates.  

“This is a way for us to thank Air Force veterans for their service to our country,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “I was proud to see this measure pass with bipartisan support.”

Currently, the Air Force is the only branch of the military that does not have a license plate for combat veterans. The Illinois Secretary of State is authorized to issue Combat Action Ribbon license plates to members of the Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps, and Combat Action Badge license plates to special groups within the Army.