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On the Issues<\/h2>\n

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Quality Healthcare<\/b><\/h2>\n

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We must expand additional healthcare services provided by the state for uninsured families, and increase access to community clinics for constituents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mental Health is Equally Important
as Physical Health<\/h3>\n

We MUST prioritize the mental well-being of our citizens with the same importance as our physical health.<\/p>\n

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Food is Medicine<\/h2>\n

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I have and will continue to be your \u201cFarmer Dave.\u201d\u00a0 I will ensure the 20th District and the State of Illinois will continue to have access to fresh and healthy food options.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Food is Medicine<\/h2>\n

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I have and will continue to be your \u201cFarmer Dave.\u201d\u00a0 I will ensure the 20th District and the State of Illinois will continue to have access to fresh and healthy food options.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Safer Community Starts Here.<\/h2>\n

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We need more responsible gun laws, community partnerships and focus on improving mental health.<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Rights are Human Rights.<\/h2>\n

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I\u2019ve written an Illinois Constitutional Amendment protecting Women\u2019s
Reproductive Freedoms.<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Rights are Human Rights.<\/h2>\n

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I\u2019ve written an Illinois Constitutional Amendment protecting Women\u2019s Reproductive Freedoms.<\/p>\n

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Economic Prosperity
= Healthier Life<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Those who experience wealth inequality will not be alleviated until we focus our resources on wage growth, tax breaks to the middle and lower class and early childhood education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Doing More for First Responders<\/h2>\n

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I firmly believe we need to do more for our first responders: modern rigs, better healthcare, and improved pensions. They do so much to help keep our communities safe — we need to give them more!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quality Healthcare<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Quality Healthcare<\/h3>\n

We must expand additional healthcare services provided by the state for uninsured families, and increase access to community clinics for constituents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Dave\u2019s dedication to social impact extends to the legislative arena. He authored and successfully passed the bipartisan <\/span>Mychal Moulty Jr. Funeral & Burial Assistance Act<\/span><\/a> that went into effect July 1, 2023. This law immediately provides $10,000 for funerals and burials of children who are victims of gun violence, easing the burden on grieving families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Dave\u2019s Hunger Act would create 100,000,000 new meals when farmers donate directly to local food banks. His 2024 Illinois Legislative Session plans are extensive with 5 unique pieces of legislation in the areas of addressing food waste, creating new jobs, increasing access to health care and tackling climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your Accessible State Senator<\/h2>\n

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When elected, we will create 7 Illinois Senate District 20 offices residing in the communities.<\/p>\n

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Your Accessible State Senator<\/h2>\n

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When elected, we will create 7 Illinois Senate District 20 offices residing in the communities.<\/p>\n

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Economic Prosperity
= Healthier Life<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Those who experience wealth inequality will not be alleviated until we focus our resources on wage growth, tax breaks to the middle and lower class and early childhood education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We Are All Immigrants<\/h2>\n

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Our city and state will be defined by how we treat our most vulnerable populations. We must do our part as good neighbors to come to the aid of those who\u2019ve endured many hardships to seek asylum here in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We Are All Immigrants<\/h2>\n

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Our city and state will be defined by how we treat our most vulnerable populations. We must do our part as good neighbors to come to the aid of those who\u2019ve endured many hardships to seek asylum here in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n

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