Turner kicks off annual Summer Book Club
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner is launching her annual summer reading program for children who live in the 48th District.
“Reading keeps students engaged throughout the summer,” 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. 14. Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card and a certificate from Senator Turner.
The form can be filled out online here, or request a copy to be mailed by calling Turner’s office at 217-782-0228.
Turner works to expand opportunities for students with disabilities
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner championed a measure through the Senate to increase awareness of work incentives for students with a disability by requiring schools to share informational materials with parents and guardians.
“Job opportunities and programs are out there for students with disabilities once they’re out of the classroom,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “If we aren’t incorporating the resources into the transition plan out of high school, we are doing the students a disservice.”
The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program is a federally funded initiative created to help individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income make informed choices about employment. House Bill 4581 would require informational materials on the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program to be provided to a student and the student's parent or guardian at both the initial transition planning meeting convened for a student with a disability by the school district and during the student's final year in high school.
Lake Springfield Center Park receives funding thanks to Turner
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner helped secure nearly $200,000 to make updates and improvements, including the addition of a new public boat dock, at Lake Springfield Center Park.
“Investing in the Lake Springfield Center Park will bring new life to the community with a dock and canoe launch, while also making necessary infrastructure improvements,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “When it comes to putting our community first, investments like this build a strong foundation for residents to enjoy.”
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded four grants totaling nearly $670,000 through the Illinois Boat Access Area Development Program to help local governments create boat and canoe access areas on Illinois lakes and rivers.
Turner sends measure banning loud commercials to House
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SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to curb program viewers’ discomfort and annoyance, State Senator Doris Turner led a measure through the Senate that would ban loud commercials on streaming services.
“It’s frustrating when you’re watching a show, and it cuts to a commercial that is much louder than the show you were watching,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “This problem is all too familiar, especially for parents who have kids who nap, seniors and individuals with hearing sensitivity.”
The Federal Communications Commission preempts most state and local regulation of cable or broadcast television, but streaming services operate over the internet and fall outside that scope. Senate Bill 3222 would prohibit commercials from being played louder than the programming on video streaming services, directly improving viewership experiences.
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401 S. Spring St.
Section F, Office B
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0228
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Decatur, IL 62321
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