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Villivalam: Delivering a world-class public transit system that Illinoisans deserve

Villivalam: Delivering a world-class public transit system that Illinoisans deserve

Senate Democrats pass landmark legislation to enhance civil rights amid ICE activities

Senate Democrats pass landmark legislation to enhance civil rights amid ICE activities

Castro legislation aims to support craft distillers, small liquor licensees

Castro legislation aims to support craft distillers, small liquor licensees

Collins: Birth Equity plan is vital for Illinois residents

Collins: Birth Equity plan is vital for Illinois residents

Feigenholtz celebrates record-breaking tourism surge in Illinois

Feigenholtz celebrates record-breaking tourism surge in Illinois

New Belt law bans burning toxic chemicals in Illinois

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Wednesday, June 08, 2022 11:54 AM

pfas 060822EAST ST. LOUIS – Burning toxic synthetic chemicals will be banned thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Christopher Belt that was signed into law Wednesday.

“PFAS can harm people and the environment,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This initiative stems from concerns that our neighbors have surrounding the waste incinerator in Sauget, which puts Metro East residents at risk of exposure to these harmful substances.”

Read more: New Belt law bans burning toxic chemicals in Illinois

Benefits navigators coming to Illinois campuses thanks to Pacione-Zayas law

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Wednesday, June 08, 2022 11:36 AM

cpz 060822CHICAGO – Students of public universities and colleges will soon have access to an on-campus point-person to help them find and apply for assistance programs thanks to a law sponsored in the Senate by State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago).

“There are countless numbers of assistance programs offered by campuses, communities and the state for students to take advantage of,” Pacione-Zayas said. “Now, an on-campus benefits navigator can help students find and apply for programs for food or housing assistance, scholarships, and more.”

Read more: Benefits navigators coming to Illinois campuses thanks to Pacione-Zayas law

Johnson appointed to State Procurement Task Force

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Wednesday, June 08, 2022 11:10 AM

johnson033022CM1526rWAUKEGAN – To provide input and improve the commerce relationship of Illinois agencies with minority-owned and women-owned businesses, State Senator Adriane Johnson was appointed to serve on the State Procurement Task Force.

“In the past, equity has not been prioritized in the state procurement process,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By assigning a task force to help strengthen the relationship of agencies with minority-owned and women-owned businesses, Illinois can work to create an inclusive commerce process throughout the state.”

Read more: Johnson appointed to State Procurement Task Force

New Crowe-backed law expands expressway cameras to Madison, St. Clair counties

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Wednesday, June 08, 2022 10:58 AM

crowe 031122MARYVILLE – A new law in Illinois will assist law enforcement with investigating violent roadway crimes by expanding expressway camera technology to Madison and St. Clair counties. The new law passed with advocacy from State Senator Rachelle Crowe.

“To improve public safety in the Metro East, this law gives new tools to law enforcement to investigate reported roadway crimes such as gun violence or carjackings,” said Crowe (D-Glen Carbon). “Illinois is also offering additional protections to motorists with the expressway camera expansion.”

Read more: New Crowe-backed law expands expressway cameras to Madison, St. Clair counties

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  4. Opioid overdose reversal drug free under new Ellman law
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