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Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats welcome Eric Mattson as new member
Illinois Senate Democrats welcome Eric Mattson as new member
Illinois sees sixth credit upgrade in one year thanks to responsible spending by Senate Democrats
Illinois sees sixth credit upgrade in one year thanks to responsible spending by Senate Democrats
Sims on improved bond ratings: Our responsible spending model is working
Sims on improved bond ratings: Our responsible spending model is working

Hunter to extend student-assistance contribution tax credit

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Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 06:39 PM

hunter 041421SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is leading an initiative that would extend the student-assistance contribution tax credit, which passed the Senate Revenue Committee Wednesday. 

“I am proud to sponsor this initiative to help parents get a head start on saving for their children’s college expenses,” Hunter said. “Children who have a savings account are more likely to go to college, so it is important to encourage planning early.”

Senate Bill 340 extends the sunset of the student-assistance contribution tax credit from Dec. 30, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2031. Additionally, this bill provides that for taxable years on or after Dec. 31, 2021, the maximum credit should be $1,000 – rather than the current amount of $500.

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Loughran Cappel urges county governments to implement assistance program to find missing persons

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Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 06:12 PM

loughran cappel 041421SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to bring missing persons suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia home safely, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) moved a resolution out of the Senate State Government Committee Wednesday urging increased use of Silver Search programs. 

“Effectively using Silver Search programs can play a vital role in locating a missing loved one,” Loughran Cappel said. “It is crucial to take advantage of every resource we have at our disposal.”

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Morrison’s “Preventing Youth Vaping Act” passes committee

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Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 05:31 PM

morrison vape 041421SPRINGFIELD – A steadfast supporter of keeping tobacco out of the hands of children, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) passed the Preventing Youth Vaping Act through committee Wednesday.

“Vaping- and e-cigarette-related deaths and illnesses have become a nationwide outbreak that no user is immune to — no matter how young they are,” Morrison said. “We were doing so well on changing the culture of smoking, and now we have gone backward — especially the younger generation.”

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Pacione-Zayas plan to train more early childhood educators passes Senate committee

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Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 03:19 PM

pacione zayas 041421SPRINGFIELD – Responding to a crucial need for hundreds more early childhood educators in the coming years, State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) passed a plan out of the Senate Higher Education Committee Tuesday to provide new college degrees and an easier path to training for those already working in the field.

“This is not just about providing a brighter future for our kids, but also the people who are already working so hard to help them learn and grow,” Pacione-Zayas said. “We know that high quality early care and education is key to helping our children realize their full potential. We need to remove barriers by expanding access and affordability in this field to show support for the workforce that cares and educates our youngest while families work and pursue educational goals.”

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  1. Crowe moves to make tuition more affordable for Illinois families
  2. Villanueva moves to establish domestic violence commission
  3. Koehler holds press conference on legislation to modernize FOID cards
  4. Cunningham plan to turn vacant lots into urban gardens passes committee

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Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
SPRINGFIELD – To support retailers, update prosecuting resources and promote statewide economic growth, the governor signed a measure into law Friday led by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton to curb...

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Winnebago County small businesses to see relief thanks to Stadelman
Winnebago County small businesses to see relief thanks to Stadelman
ROCKFORD – To help small businesses recover from the pandemic, State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) assisted with bringing over $4 million in funding to local businesses. “Local businesses have bared the...

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Nearly 100 local businesses receive more than $1.5 million in pandemic relief funds
Nearly 100 local businesses receive more than $1.5 million in pandemic relief funds
PEORIA – Thanks to advocacy by State Senator Dave Koehler and the General Assembly, more than $1.5 million has been awarded to local small businesses through the Back to Business...

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Pilot program offering support for crime survivors coming to Peoria thanks to Koehler-backed law
Pilot program offering support for crime survivors coming to Peoria thanks to Koehler-backed law
  PEORIA – A new law backed by State Senator Dave Koehler to establish the Co-Responder Pilot Program in an effort to offer crisis management and emotional support to survivors of...

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New law designed for law enforcement recruitment and retention
New law designed for law enforcement recruitment and retention
  SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to provide law enforcement agencies with new tools to recruit and retain officers, State Senator Patrick Joyce supports a new law signed on Tuesday. “We are...

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Collins relieves families of murdered children with new law
Collins relieves families of murdered children with new law
  SPRINGFIELD– Thanks to State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago), Illinois will ease the financial and emotional burden of families paying for respectable funeral and burial services with the Funeral and Burial...

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