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Martwick-Sponsored Measure to Formally Consider Dispatchers as First Responders Becomes Law

Martwick-Sponsored Measure to Formally Consider Dispatchers as First Responders Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD – Emergency medical dispatchers will receive the same benefits and training as other first responders after a measure spearheaded ...
Martwick Measure to Tackle Chicago Teacher Shortage becomes Law

Martwick Measure to Tackle Chicago Teacher Shortage becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD – A measure advanced by Senator Robert Martwick to address Illinois’ ever-growing teacher shortage by bringing back retired educators ...
Martwick-Supported Measure to Combat Carjacking Becomes Law

Martwick-Supported Measure to Combat Carjacking Becomes Law

Chicago- A measure to combat carjackings in Illinois was signed into law today with strong support from State Senator Robert ...
Martwick Legislation to Combat Carjackings becomes Law

Martwick Legislation to Combat Carjackings becomes Law

Chicago – A measure designed to provide law enforcement with additional resources to combat carjackings was signed into law thanks ...
Measure to Ease Property Tax Burdens on Illinois Residents becomes law

Measure to Ease Property Tax Burdens on Illinois Residents becomes law

CHICAGO – A new measure  to streamline property tax relief for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities championed by State ...
Martwick Measure to Provide Security for Widows of Chicago First Responders Becomes Law

Martwick Measure to Provide Security for Widows of Chicago First Responders Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD – Widows of Chicago firefighters and police are one step closer to receiving additional support after a measure advanced ...
Senators push to restore vehicle emissions testing sites in Chicago

Senators push to restore vehicle emissions testing sites in Chicago

CHICAGO – During a press conference Wednesday, State Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Robert Martwick outlined their plan to restore vehicle ...
Join Senator Martwick’s Summer Book Club and Win a Pizza Party

Join Senator Martwick’s Summer Book Club and Win a Pizza Party

Click here to download the form for your child: Summer 2022 Martwick Book Club ...
Martwick Welcomes New Public Safety Law that Addresses Law Enforcement Needs

Martwick Welcomes New Public Safety Law that Addresses Law Enforcement Needs

Springfield – A new measure to provide greater support for  law enforcement agencies and lower the police retirement age championed  ...
Martwick-Sponsored Measure to Restore Emissions Stations in Chicago becomes Law

Martwick-Sponsored Measure to Restore Emissions Stations in Chicago becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD –  A plan will be presented this fall to replace dismantled vehicle emissions inspection stations in Chicago after a ...
Martwick Honors Fallen Police Officers at Springfield Ceremony

Martwick Honors Fallen Police Officers at Springfield Ceremony

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Robert Martwick paid his respect to police officers  who have fallen in the line of duty ...
Martwick: Budget helps working families and promotes public safety

Martwick: Budget helps working families and promotes public safety

Springfield – State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the Senate vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 ...
Martwick Legislation to Combat Carjackings Advances

Martwick Legislation to Combat Carjackings Advances

Springfield – A measure designed to provide law enforcement with additional resources to combat carjackings advanced out of the Senate ...
Martwick Stands in Support of Public Safety Package that Addresses Law Enforcement Needs

Martwick Stands in Support of Public Safety Package that Addresses Law Enforcement Needs

Springfield –  A legislative package intending to provide greater support for  law enforcement agencies ranging from mental health support, to ...