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Senate Democrats celebrate $175 million investment in Back to Business grants for hospitality and arts industries
Senate Democrats celebrate $175 million investment in Back to Business grants for hospitality and arts industries
Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
Illinois Senate Democrats announce new center to tackle behavioral health needs
Illinois Senate Democrats announce new center to tackle behavioral health needs
Senators Castro and Villa applaud new teacher pipeline proposal to address shortages
Senators Castro and Villa applaud new teacher pipeline proposal to address shortages
Senate Democrats celebrate the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative
Senate Democrats celebrate the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative

Pacione-Zayas, Early Childhood Committees hold joint hearing on prenatal to three programs and services for young children up to age three

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 06:38 PM

cpz 032223SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, the House Child Care Access & Early Childhood and Senate Early Childhood Education  Committees held a joint subject matter hearing to discuss public resources that support optimal development for infants and toddlers from the prenatal period to age three. Building on the first subject matter hearing that made the case for investing in the early years, the testimony highlighted the intent of programs and services, demographics of participants, specific considerations for young children with developmental delays and disabilities and multilingual learners, gaps in services, and the expected impact of increased investments.

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Peters advances measure to protect victims of gender-based violence

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 06:23 PM

peters 032223SPRINGFIELD – With the intention to expand upon domestic violence laws, State Senator Robert Peters passed a measure through committee on Wednesday to protect victims of gender-based violence.

“Current domestic violence laws unfortunately have loopholes that can cause incarcerated survivors to get their resentencing request dismissed,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Expanding upon current domestic violence laws and including protections for victims of gender-based violence helps survivors during their fight for freedom.”

Under current law, relief from judgement following a domestic violence incident is applied when the survivor’s offense was related to having previously having been a victim of domestic violence.

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Gillespie advances legislation providing foster youth with legal counsel

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 07:08 PM

gillespie 032123SPRINGFIELD — Youth in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services are one step closer to guaranteed legal representation thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie that passed committee on Tuesday.

“Youth in care deserve to have a voice in the decisions being made about their future,” said Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights). “Guaranteeing they have legal representation puts someone in their corner — an advocate who will stand up in court and fight for the outcomes the child wants to see.”

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Peters passes measure protecting homeowners and tenants

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 06:24 PM

peters 032123SPRINGFIELD – A measure adding protections for homeowners and tenants who lose their home or residence due to a property tax sale as a result of unpaid property taxes sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters passed committee on Tuesday.

“Adding protections for homeowners and tenants with overdue property taxes upholds the humanity of those going through tough times,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Homeowners and tenants need to be protected from predatory tax deed purchasers.”

Current law requires tax deed purchasers to give renters notices to move immediately, with no regard to how long they have lived at the property or if the renter has a written or oral rental agreement. Tax deed purchasers have the right to file an eviction against the renter and anyone living at the property under current law, which can negatively affect the renter’s credit record even if the renter did no wrong.

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  1. Simmons expands health care access for liver disease screening
  2. Simmons joins White House conversation on childcare access and affordability
  3. Loughran Cappel joins leaders to highlight investments in community colleges
  4. Turner joins leaders to highlight investments in community colleges

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Murphy’s plan addresses gap in disability specialist workforce
Murphy’s plan addresses gap in disability specialist workforce
SPRINGFIELD – To address the growing need for direct support professionals, State Senator Laura Murphy is leading legislation to provide college students with hands-on training and experience in the field. “We...

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Peters to expand civil liberties of individuals on probation
Peters to expand civil liberties of individuals on probation
SPRINGFIELD – With the intention of expanding the civil liberties of individuals on probation, a measure to establish additional stipulations for court orders towards individuals on probation sponsored by State...

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Murphy’s measure aims to seal wrongful pandemic foreclosures
Murphy’s measure aims to seal wrongful pandemic foreclosures
SPRINGFIELD – In order to protect victims of wrongful foreclosures that occurred during the COVID pandemic, State Senator Laura Murphy has introduced a bill that would seal foreclosure records that...

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Holmes leads effort to declare March 2023 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Illinois
Holmes leads effort to declare March 2023 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Illinois
Aurora state senator diagnosed with condition in 1996 SPRINGFIELD – Individuals with multiple sclerosis and their families in Illinois can be aided by greater awareness and support from their neighbors,...

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Senate Democrats celebrate $175 million investment in Back to Business grants for hospitality and arts industries
Senate Democrats celebrate $175 million investment in Back to Business grants for hospitality and arts industries
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is relaunching and investing an additional $175 million in funding for the Back to Business grant program. The latest opportunity...

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Turner: Students deserve to learn through experiences without being jeopardized
Turner: Students deserve to learn through experiences without being jeopardized
SPRINGFIELD –  To prioritize agricultural education experiences, State Senator Doris Turner passed a measure that would ensure schools consider students as being "in attendance" for a Future Farmers of America...

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