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Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives

Bertino-Tarrant, McGuire to lead hearing on Early Childhood Education Funding and Access to Early Literacy

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020 09:11 AM

preschool 091620SPRINGFIELD – State Senators Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) and Pat McGuire (D-Crest Hill) will host a subject matter hearing on early childhood education funding and access to early literacy Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 12 p.m.

“Illinois children should be given the opportunity to succeed – from the day they enter preschool,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “That starts with expanding evidence-based funding to early childhood education programs.”

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Ellman applauds Illinois EPA’s decision to begin testing for PFAS chemicals in water supplies

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 02:46 PM

water test 091520NAPERVILLE – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced it will begin testing all community water supplies in the state for potential contaminants, a decision State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) says could help protect the health of both residents and the environment.

The Illinois EPA will begin testing for per- and polyfluoroaklyl substances (PFAS), human-made chemicals that do not occur naturally in the environment. They are widely used for waterproofing and stain-fighting applications in a range of commercial products such as waterproof clothing, food wrappers and many household products.

Read more: Ellman applauds Illinois EPA’s decision to begin testing for PFAS chemicals in water supplies

Black Caucus prompts second criminal law hearing to tackle sentencing reform

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 09:39 AM

courtroom 091520CHICAGO—Illinois lawmakers from both chambers will come together to discuss the current condition of sentencing reform on Tuesday.

State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) of the Senate Criminal Law Committee and State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) of the Senate Public Safety Special Committee will co-chair the Senate Criminal Law Committee hearing. State Representative Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago), chair of the House Judiciary-Criminal Law Committee, and other members of the committee will be active guests during the hearing.

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Morrison calls on DCFS to abide by Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 09:07 AM

morrison 020420 2DEERFIELD – During a Senate Human Services Committee Monday, Chairman Julie Morrison called on the Department of Children and Family Services for greater transparency relating to child deaths and injuries that happen under the agency’s watch.  

“Every member of the General Assembly should receive the Death or Serious Life-Threatening Injury Report each month so we can all be aware of these tragedies,” Morrison (D-Lake Forest) said. “We need to know about those children, their cause of death and the circumstances.” 

Read more: Morrison calls on DCFS to abide by Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

  1. Joyce announces Will and Kankakee Counties will receive economic recovery grants
  2. Stadelman is joined by governor and local leaders to announce job training program funding
  3. Villivalam: Completing the census crucial for Illinois’ fastest growing demographic
  4. Lightford, Black Caucus to build a Black agenda through four pillars

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Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
 Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas is thrilled to announce she will serve as chair of the newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee in the 103rd General Assembly. “As a...

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St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
EAST ST. LOUIS – With the strong support of State Senator Christopher Belt, St. Clair and Madison Counties will receive over $14.6 million to improve transportation as part of the...

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Faraci announces $302,000 pre-apprenticeship program investment in Danville
Faraci announces $302,000 pre-apprenticeship program investment in Danville
  DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College is set to receive $302,000 in funding for pre-apprenticeship programs in the trades, State Senator Paul Faraci announced Monday. “Pre-apprenticeship programs play a vital role...

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Senator Halpin announces more than $3 million coming to Macomb
Senator Halpin announces more than $3 million coming to Macomb
  MACOMB – With the support of State Senator Mike Halpin, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the City of Macomb will receive $3.25 million to improve transportation as part of...

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Senator Koehler announces more than $5 million coming to Greater Peoria area for transit upgrades
Senator Koehler announces more than $5 million coming to Greater Peoria area for transit upgrades
  PEORIA – With the support of State Senator Dave Koehler, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District – known as CityLink – will receive $5.3...

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Belt named chair of Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
Belt named chair of Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
  SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt will serve as chair of the Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee in the 103rd General Assembly. “In my new role I want to ensure...

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