Gloria White

Healthcare Gloria is dedicated to safeguarding both federal and state healthcare funding in Illinois, with a particular focus on mental health care and reducing the soaring costs of health insurance premiums and prescription drugs. Healthcare Recognizing the chronic underfunding of mental health care in Illinois, Gloria advocates for making mental health services more affordable and accessible and is committed to erasing the stigma surrounding mental health. Healthcare Understanding the financial burdens faced by working families and the high costs of necessary prescription drugs, Gloria will fight for more competitive pricing and against all forms of pharmaceutical price-gouging practices. Environment / Energy Committed to enhancing the state's environment, she prioritizes clean air, water, and a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Collaborating with organizations like the Green Caucus, Illinois Environmental Council, and Sierra Club, Gloria is dedicated to strengthening and safeguarding key environmental policies, notably the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. Education Gloria is deeply committed to enhancing public education including higher education, and job training, in Illinois. Gloria advocates for increasing state funding for public schools, universities, and community colleges, focusing on both education quality and tuition assistance. Economy Gloria’s legislative support is geared towards empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs to overcome common obstacles. This includes providing access to capital through grants and loans, essential for new ventures and growth, and job creation. Gloria also supports Enterprise Zones to fuel economic growth and employment. Guns Gloria champions state-backed anti-violence programs, educational initiatives in schools, and improved services in violence-stricken, underfunded communities. Committed to the safety of schools and neighborhoods, she is determined to confront the gun lobby, pushing for a ban on ghost guns and stricter background check procedures. Guns Recognizing gun violence as a major issue, particularly in Chicago's Southland, she is dedicated to working with various government levels to strictly regulate dangerous weapons. Her focus is on tackling the root causes of gun violence, providing law enforcement with the tools to fight violent crime and halt the spread of illegal firearms. Abortion / Contraception As a state representative, she's focused on safeguarding reproductive rights as a core principle, ensuring accessibility regardless of federal changes like Roe v. Wade.