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WESTMONT, Ill. —A measure backed by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, that will modernize Illinois’ newborn disease screening process was signed into law last week. Senate Bill 3049 allows the renamed Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee to review additional medical conditions with FDA-authorized treatments and suggest they be added to the state’s screening protocols. Ultimate decision-making will remain with the Illinois Department of Public Health. “This progra

WESTMONT, Ill. —State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is reminding families of the ongoing Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, and encouraging community members to take advantage of her upcoming Mobile DMV. "The back-to-school season can be stressful for many families. Paying for new school supplies, special course fees and new clothes can quickly add up, and as extracurricular activities ramp back up, spare time to run errands will quickly become a luxury,” Deuter said. “To tha

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, ended the 2026 spring legislative session by helping craft a responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families and passing legislation that aims to increase public safety and provide flexibility to local governments. “In my conversations with residents from all parts of the district, some of the most mentioned topics are affordability and the cost of living,” Deuter said. “Our budget makes strategi