Jones passes legislation that would help stem the opioid epidemic

CHICAGO - State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) has passed legislation that would create an electronic record on opioid prescriptions to help track doctors who overprescribe and help stem the ongoing opioid epidemic.

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Jones announces more than $42-million investment in 14th Senate District roads and bridges

• Road Projects
• FY22

CHICAGO - State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) announced that the 14th Illinois Senate District is set to receive over $42 million for the 2022 fiscal year as part of the state’s ongoing multi-year construction plan.

“With the state’s economy recovering from the pandemic, I welcome the millions of dollars in projects coming to the area,” Jones said. “These improvements will help create good-paying jobs and make much needed improvements to important roads.”

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Jones: Guilty verdict in the Chauvin trial is a relief

Chicago - State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) issued the following statement in response to the news that Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd:

“I’m relieved that the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd. The criminal justice system hasn’t always treated the Black community fairly, but in this case, justice was served.

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Senator Jones announces local schools set to receive over $37 million

CHICAGO– State Senator Emil Jones III is announcing that school districts in the 14th District will receive over $37 million in additional funding to help address the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I am confident that this additional funding will greatly assist our students and schools in moving forward, with the end of the pandemic in sight,” Jones said. “I want to thank all the teachers, parents, and students for putting in so much hard work during this pandemic.”

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