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Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers
Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers
A statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus on the war in the Middle East
A statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus on the war in the Middle East

Cullerton introduces measure to waive IDFPR fees for military personnel

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 02:58 PM

cullerton 031021SPRINGFIELD – To assist military personnel and their spouses, Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is spearheading a measure to waive application and examination fees for professional and occupational licenses through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

“Members of our military and their families give up so much to serve our country,” said Cullerton, who serves as the chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs committee. “By waiving the fees for applications and exams for professional licenses, we hope to support them in advancing their careers outside of the military.”

 

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Bush: The window is narrow for women who have young children to run – and it’s time to change that

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 02:09 PM

bush 031921Bush measure would allow campaign funds to be used for child care

SPRINGFIELD – Running for elected office calls for a lot of long days, late nights and busy weekends. It can be discouraging for people with children – especially single parents – to chase their desire to serve their communities.

To enable more women – and all parents – to seek public office, State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is leading a movement to allow campaign finances to pay for child care.

Read more: Bush: The window is narrow for women who have young children to run – and it’s time to change that

Peters resolution would commemorate site of MLK Speech

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 01:54 PM

peters armory 031021SPRINGFIELD – On Oct. 7, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered a speech to the Illinois AFL-CIO at the Illinois State Armory. A resolution sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) would place a bronze plaque at this site, commemorating this historic event.

“Dr. King is one of history’s greatest Americans, who worked untold wonders for Black folks in this country,” Peters said. “While he is rightfully most known for his advocacy for civil rights, he also advocated for labor rights, and 55 years ago, in the shadow of the Illinois Capitol, he gave a speech outlining how intertwined the two are. We should commemorate this historic occasion and honor one of the most important figures in the fight for civil and labor rights.”

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Holmes plan would empower advocates to stand up for abused animals in court

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:01 AM

dogcat 031021SPRINGFIELD – With a long history of successful animal protection legislation in the Illinois Senate, Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has now presented a measure to add more safeguards in the courts for abused animals.

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 153 on Tuesday, which would give trial courts discretion in prosecutions for cruelty to companion animals to appoint a volunteer lawyer or supervised law student to assist the court as a special advocate.

“Abuse cases can result in dismissed charges or reduced sentences for animal owners accused of cruelty, often due to prosecutors with good intentions but not enough resources for research and information to make a strong case,” Holmes said. “These advocates can assist the courts in working toward consistent reinforcement of Illinois’ mandate to properly protect companion animals.”

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  1. Bennett partners with Robinson Chiropractic to host healthy food drive benefiting The Dwelling Place
  2. Black Caucus Celebrates the Signing of Equity-Driven Education and Workforce Development Law
  3. Feigenholtz measure would help struggling hospitality industry
  4. President Harmon statement on the federal COVID relief package

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Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
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SPRINGFIELD — With Veterans Day approaching, State Senators Michael E. Hastings and Mike Porfirio are taking the opportunity to remind residents about vital resources available to Illinois service members, veterans...

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