SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner has been named chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee for the 104^th General Assembly.

“Agriculture plays a vital role in our state,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “I’ve worked with local, state and federal leaders, stakeholders and advocates in the agriculture industry to improve the lives of our farmers, prioritize the industry and increase access to ag education.”

Turner has been a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee since 2021, serving as chair during the 103^rd General Assembly. Turner received the 2024 Friend of Agriculture award from the Illinois Farm Bureau for her support and understanding of the issues farmers face in the 48^th District.

SPRINGFIELD – To show appreciation and lift the spirits of local seniors, State Senator Doris Turner is collecting store bought or handmade cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day.

“I want to make sure seniors in our community know they are not alone and that they are valued,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “A simple card on Valentine’s Day can provide a smile that brings cheer for days to come.”

DECATUR – State Senator Doris Turner joined the Illinois Capital Development Board and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services in announcing $200 million in funding to transform health care delivery and improve health outcomes in the state.

“Having the ability to provide adequate behavioral health services in the Decatur community and beyond is a huge step in the right direction,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Heritage Behavioral Health Center improves the mental and physical well-being of those they serve and now they will be able to help more people.”

The Healthcare Transformation Capital Improvement grants will build on HFS’ equity-driven Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program, which was established in 2021. The goals of the HTC program are to expand access to care and improve health equity, especially in underserved communities, by leveraging shared resources among collaborative partners to create locally-driven solutions.

SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to strong support from State Senator Doris Turner, Springfield and Decatur Park Districts received a combined total of $1 million from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue ongoing improvements.

“This funding will propel the long overdue improvements for our local parks,” said Turner (D- Springfield). “When parks in our community improve, it makes our community more appealing for all to enjoy.”

Turner’s continued support of funding for economically distressed communities has resulted in 29 underserved locations receiving $17.3 million in grants from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, program.