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State Senator Willie Preston joins the podcast to discuss honoring former Secretary of State Jesse White with the renaming of Illinois’ flagship Secretary of State building in Chicago. Preston reflects on White’s decades of public service, his impact through the Jesse White Tumblers, and the example he set for bipartisan, people-centered leadership.

Cryptocurrency is growing fast, but so are the risks tied to scams and consumer confusion. Senator Mark Walker joins the Sound of the State podcast to explain Illinois’ new Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, how it aims to protect consumers, and why he believes responsible regulation could actually help the crypto industry build long-term credibility.

Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal marks the beginning of negotiations in Springfield. In this episode, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus share their perspectives on affordability, early childhood investment, public safety, education and health care — and what they believe must remain central as lawmakers craft a responsible, balanced budget.

In recognition of Black History Month, this episode centers the urgent conversation around health equity in Black communities. Leader Mattie Hunter, Senator Doris Turner and Senator Lakesia Collins discuss the legacy of disparities in care, the progress being made through policy and advocacy and the work still ahead to ensure every family has access to quality, affordable health care. Because health justice is racial justice.