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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

Turner law addresses police hiring practices in response to Sonya Massey murder

Turner law addresses police hiring practices in response to Sonya Massey murder

Drinking water for thousands of Illinoisans to be protected under Faraci law

Drinking water for thousands of Illinoisans to be protected under Faraci law

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

New law spearheaded by Pacione-Zayas helps families save for college

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Tuesday, June 07, 2022 03:25 PM

cpz 060722CHICAGO – A law to help identify families in need of additional financial assistance for college savings accounts was signed Tuesday, thanks to the hard work of State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas.

“A big part of helping families afford college is making sure they know what financial assistance resources are available,” said Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago). “This law will not only allow for additional deposits in a Children’s Savings Account for students from financially unstable households, it will also help us understand who is taking advantage of the program and allow us to target outreach to families who might not be aware of it.”

Read more: New law spearheaded by Pacione-Zayas helps families save for college

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  4. Villivalam supports expansion of expressway cameras to curb violence on roads
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