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Harmon reacts to SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade
Harmon reacts to SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade
The Importance of Juneteenth
The Importance of Juneteenth
Rachelle Aud Crowe resigns from the Illinois Senate
Rachelle Aud Crowe resigns from the Illinois Senate
New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings
New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings
Feigenholtz law gives local law enforcement additional crime-solving tools
Feigenholtz law gives local law enforcement additional crime-solving tools

Villivalam appointed to transportation funding and policy commission

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Published: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 02:06 PM

­villivalam 060822CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam was appointed to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation Infrastructure Funding and Policy Tuesday.

“I am proud to sit on this commission and am eager to begin working with industry experts, colleagues in the General Assembly and the governor’s office on finding innovative ways to continue to improve our infrastructure in a safe, accessible and affordable way.” said Villivalam (D-Chicago).

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New Belt law bans burning toxic chemicals in Illinois

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Published: 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.”

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

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Published: 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.”

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Johnson appointed to State Procurement Task Force

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Published: 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.”

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  1. New Crowe-backed law expands expressway cameras to Madison, St. Clair counties
  2. New law spearheaded by Pacione-Zayas helps families save for college
  3. Aquino, Senate Democrats bring health equity to Chicago’s west side through historic Rebuild Illinois Plan
  4. Ellman, Yang Rohr designate Dolostone as state rock

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Fine condemns decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Fine condemns decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
  GLENVIEW – State Senator Laura Fine (D—Glenview) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – depriving millions of women of their...

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Lightford: Overturning Roe V. Wade is dehumanizing
Lightford: Overturning Roe V. Wade is dehumanizing
  MAYWOOD - After the official decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court...

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Senator Linda Holmes: We're not going back
Senator Linda Holmes: We're not going back
  AURORA – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, removing the right to choose from millions...

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Murphy vows to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade decision
Murphy vows to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade decision
  DES PLAINES –Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, State Senator Laura Murphy (D—Des Plaines) released the following statement.

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Senator Morrison: Right to choose should be a basic health care standard
Senator Morrison: Right to choose should be a basic health care standard
  HIGHWOOD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement after the nation’s top court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping millions of women across the nation from their...

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Gillespie denounces Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Gillespie denounces Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
  ARLINGTON HEIGHTS –State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – depriving millions of women of...

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