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Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives

New Sims law makes voting accessible to Illinois students

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 04:49 PM

young voterCHICAGO — A plan to give students time off to vote was signed into law on Wednesday.

State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) led efforts to pass legislation, which allows students to vote during school hours. This comes after push back from school administrators during a “March to the Polls.” Students from those schools rallied to pass the new law out of committee last year, and some were there to see it signed into law.

“I was proud to stand with the same students who fought for this bill’s passage as it is signed into law today,” Sims said. “It is crucial that voting is accessible to everyone, including our students. Their voices are just as important as state workers’, who already have time off to vote. And of course, I encourage private employers to extend this allowance to their employees wherever possible.”

Senate Bill 1970 amends the Election Code to allow students who are 18 or older to leave school for up to two hours to vote in a primary, general or any other election in the state that requires a popular vote.

Read more: New Sims law makes voting accessible to Illinois students

Link lauds temporary closure of Medline facility

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:53 PM

Senator LinkWAUKEGAN – State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) applauded Medline Industries’ decision to temporarily close its Waukegan sterilization plant while working to decrease ethylene oxide emissions.

“It’s clear just how dangerous exposure to ethylene oxide can be,” Link said. “I’m glad to see that Medline is taking the health consequences of people who live near the plant seriously.”

The company announced Tuesday that it will temporarily halt sterilization operations at the Waukegan facility to install nearly $10 million worth of upgrades to comply with new state laws regulating ethylene oxide.

Read more: Link lauds temporary closure of Medline facility

Manar statement regarding non-citizen voter registration error

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:24 AM

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SPRINGFIELD - Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) released the following statement regarding reports that fewer than 600 non-citizens were added to voter rolls due to administrative error:

“There is absolutely no room for administrative error when it comes to properly conducting our election system. Democrats and Republicans came together and unanimously approved automatic voter registration, and we expect it to be done correctly. We need a gaugeable plan of action from the Secretary of State’s office to make sure such errors never happen again. If it takes a Senate committee hearing to get those answers, that’s the course I’ll pursue.”

Koehler announces grant that will lead to improved Farmington water infrastructure

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Thursday, January 16, 2020 04:49 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – To invest in water system improvements in the community, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development has awarded the City of Farmington $500,000 in the form of Community Development Block Grant, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced today.

“Thanks to this program, Farmington is at long last being given a chance to make necessary upgrades to outdated water infrastructure. I’m excited to follow this project’s development,” Koehler said.

The Community Development Block Grant program is a federally funded initiative designed to support community development activities such as affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, and infrastructure development.

Read more: Koehler announces grant that will lead to improved Farmington water infrastructure

  1. Holmes congratulates Virginia for ratifying ERA
  2. New law allows earlier access to senior tax break
  3. Castro wants to close legislative pay loophole
  4. Senate President statement on the passing of former Senator Pat Welch

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Glowiak Hilton hosts donation drive for domestic violence survivors and women in need
Glowiak Hilton hosts donation drive for domestic violence survivors and women in need
  WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is partnering with Metropolitan Family Services DuPage to host “#LovePurse” donation drives for local women in need. “Love Purse gives survivors of domestic...

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Villa obtains $500,000 for St. Augustine College pre-apprenticeship programs
Villa obtains $500,000 for St. Augustine College pre-apprenticeship programs
  AURORA – Thanks to a $500,000 investment acquired by State Senator Karina Villa, construction and building trades apprenticeships will be expanded in the 25th Senate District. “The expansion of the Illinois...

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Porfirio announces funding for lead service line replacement
Porfirio announces funding for lead service line replacement
  BURBANK – The Illinois EPA announced a total of $90,000 in combined funds is coming to the cities of Berwyn and Summit to help identify service lines that may contain...

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Morrison highlights DCFS scholarship opportunity
Morrison highlights DCFS scholarship opportunity
  HIGHWOOD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D- Lake Forest) is urging current and former youth under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to apply for...

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Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
 Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas is thrilled to announce she will serve as chair of the newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee in the 103rd General Assembly. “As a...

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St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
EAST ST. LOUIS – With the strong support of State Senator Christopher Belt, St. Clair and Madison Counties will receive over $14.6 million to improve transportation as part of the...

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