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“Higher education is expensive and the cost can place unneeded stressors on students,” said Joyce. “I encourage all students who think they could use some help to take advantage of the state and local resources available to them.” #college

Breast cancer is a disease that affects over 250,000 women and 2,400 men in the United States every year. #breastcancerawareness

This event is part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a movement backed by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency to help prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. #rxdropoff

To support the families of fallen first responders, State Senator Patrick Joyce signed on as a chief co-sponsor to a new state initiative to ensure line-of-duty benefits are adequately funded. #lineofduty

The National Fire Protection Association reported that more than 38% of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present. #firesafety

Under the law, people who filed 2021 Illinois taxes are eligible to receive up to $700 #taxrebates

Thanks to the historic Rebuild Illinois plan, an all-time high of $125 million is available to repair or create better transportation modes in communities.

“With all the confusion surrounding the SAFE-T Act, it’s important that we make things as clear as possible,” said Joyce. “It is my hope that by clarifying items brought to me by my local State’s Attorneys and police, we will give law enforcement and the courts the tools they feel they need to keep people safe.” #SenatorPatrickJoyce

Labor Day, to me and my family, is much more than another holiday. It’s a chance to thank our working men and women for their sacrifices and service, and to put the spotlight on new opportunities to build meaningful careers and support our communities. #senatorjoyce

“When this investment breathes new life in underutilized properties, the result is an expanded local tax base that will help drive down property tax costs on homeowners.” #southlandreactivationact