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Turner-supported law creates new early childhood agency

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 02:47 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – As a strong advocate for education, State Senator Doris Turner supported a new law creating the Department of Early Childhood to streamline the administration of early childhood education care programs and services.

“If we can’t give kids the resources they need at an early age, we are doing them a disservice,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “It’s our job to set students up to be lifelong learners by getting them in the classroom and ensuring they have every resource they need to succeed.”

Senate Bill 1 creates the Department of Early Childhood to be the lead agency for administering and providing early childhood education, care programs and services to children and families in Illinois. The new agency will be dedicated to making access to such state programs easier for parents and providers to navigate.

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Sangamon, Macon counties to see $82 million investment in roads thanks to Turner

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Friday, June 21, 2024 09:34 AM
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SPRINGFIELD – Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by State Senator Doris Turner, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of over $82 million in road and bridge improvement projects across Sangamon and Macon counties.

“We made a commitment to improve the state’s aging infrastructure,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Investing in our roads increases safety, brings good-paying jobs and boosts the local economy.”

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Turner represents will see 16 infrastructure projects totaling more than $82 million next year.

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Turner announces funding for Decatur mental health clinic

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 09:59 AM

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DECATUR – Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur has been selected to participate in a federal program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health care and substance use treatment, announced State Senator Doris Turner.

“When we invest in behavioral and mental health, we invest in our communities,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Heritage Behavioral Health Center has been an active part of the Decatur community for more than 60 years, and this program ensures people can access the services they need, no matter their income.”

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration Program provides reimbursement through Medicaid for the full cost of services that CCBHCs provide – at higher rates than what they previously received for Medicaid customers. This program is estimated to bring an additional $150 million into Illinois’ behavioral health system. CCBHCs provide access to a range of services and care coordination through evidence-based practices and other supports based on a community needs assessment. This includes crisis services that are available 24/7. CCBHCs are also required to provide routine outpatient care within 10 business days.

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Turner kicks off annual summer reading program

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:46 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Doris Turner is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.

“There are a number of positive benefits to reading during the summer months,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “This is one way to get kids excited to read while expanding their wealth of knowledge.”

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to Turner’s Springfield, Decatur or Capitol office by Aug. 16. Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive an ice cream sundae and a certificate from Senator Turner.

Summer Book Club forms are available to download at SenatorDorisTurner.com. People with questions can reach out to Turner’s office at 217-782-0228.

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  1. Turner votes for budget that prioritizes Central Illinois
  2. Turner designates soybean as official state bean
  3. Turner continues to address death care industry
  4. Turner: USPS did not listen to our community
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Office Info

Capitol Office:
Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section F, Office B
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0228
 

Decatur Office:
1210 S. Jasper St.
Decatur, IL 62321
(217) 706-5311

Springfield Office:
725 North Grand Ave. E.
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 670-1828

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