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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

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

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Published: 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.”

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

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Published: 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

Aquino, Senate Democrats bring health equity to Chicago’s west side through historic Rebuild Illinois Plan

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Published: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 01:56 PM

humboldtpark wellness 060722CHICAGO — A new state-of-the-art health wellness center is coming to the West Side of Chicago thanks to the Illinois Senate Democrat-backed Rebuild Illinois plan.

“Health equity is — and always has been — one of my top priorities,” said State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago). “Access to quality health care should be a right — not a privilege. By bringing this facility to the West Side, we are signaling to local residents we notice the inequity and inequality and our system and we are committed to doing something about it.”

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Ellman, Yang Rohr designate Dolostone as state rock

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Published: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 01:19 PM

old state capitol 060722NAPERVILLE – Signed into law Monday, legislation by State Senator Laura Ellman and State Representative Janet Yang Rohr on behalf of local students designates Dolostone as Illinois’ official state rock.

“Students played a large part in the designation of our state tree and flower over a century ago, and once again they will play a large part in our state’s history through their work in designating Dolostone as the state rock,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “These exceptional young people went above and beyond to take advantage of this great learning opportunity, and all the students and teachers involved have been true gems.”

Read more: Ellman, Yang Rohr designate Dolostone as state rock

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  3. Simmons measure to create men’s health division in IDPH becomes law
  4. Organizations to have expanded access to fentanyl test strips thanks to Peters law

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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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