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Senator Robert Peters Joins Fight Corporate Monopolies Task Force

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Thursday, September 08, 2022 01:51 PM
  • Peters
  • Fight Corporate Monopolies Task Force

peters040722HAO00618rWashington, D.C. — With growing momentum sweeping across the United States to rein in the power of dominant corporations, State Senator Robert Peters announces the launch of Fight Corporate Monopolies Task Force, a new coalition of state and local leaders leading the charge.

“Corporate monopolies extract wealth from working class communities, particularly communities of color,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Companies like Amazon make deals in the shadows that dangerously fluctuate prices, suppress wages and propel a race to the bottom. We have to fight back against the unchecked power corporate monopolies exploit and the illusion that if we don’t give into that power, then we’re blocking economic development.”

 

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Senate Democrats applaud $100 million in anti-violence funding

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Thursday, September 01, 2022 02:29 PM
  • Peters
  • Reimagine Public Safety Act
  • Anti-violence

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CHICAGO – Following the passage of the Illinois Senate Democrat-championed Reimagine Public Safety Act, $100 million in grants to advance anti-violence funding in Illinois was announced.

“This round of funding will make a difference in the lives across some of the most vulnerable communities in the state,” said State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). “The more programs we have to support our youth, the better chance we have at disrupting gun violence.”

The $100 million will help provide direct services to 16 communities and municipalities and include violence prevention, trauma informed behavioral health services, and youth intervention services. This investment builds on $113 million in funding made available in May as well as $10 million in funding for Chicago and other granted areas ahead of the summer.

Read more: Senate Democrats applaud $100 million in anti-violence funding

Peters condemns overturning Roe v. Wade

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Friday, June 24, 2022 11:38 AM
  • Peters
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Abortion Access
  • Roe v Wade

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Chicago – State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) issued the following statement … in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision:

"This decision is a threat to broader fights for justice everywhere. This is a gateway for the far right to start attacking so many important rights we have today. The Supreme Court’s extremist decision to strip people of their abortion rights is appalling and will not reduce abortions, but only further penalize working class communities especially working class Black and Brown communities.”

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Peters-supported measure to protect restaurants becomes law

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 09:04 AM
  • Peters
  • Small Business
  • Third-party Delivery Service
  • HB3205

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SPRINGFIELD - A measure supported by Senator Robert Peters to protect restaurants, bars and retailers from deceptive third-party practices was signed into law.

“Small businesses and especially Black and Brown owned businesses have suffered during the last two years,” said Peters (D- Chicago). “We have to ensure that restaurants and bars are able to support themselves and that outside delivery services do not take advantage of small businesses.”

The new law will prohibit third-party delivery services from listing non-partnered restaurants or retailers on their platform.  In addition, this law would prohibit a third-party delivery service from posting a menu, registered trademark or any intellectual property of a restaurant, bar or retail establishment without the express written consent of that business.

HB 3205 was signed into law Friday and will take effect January 1, 2023.

Peters-supported measure to investigate victims of gender based violence in Chicago becomes law

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:44 PM
  • Peters
  • Task Force
  • Missing or Murdered Women in Chicago
  • HB 3988

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Springfield - A task force to investigate missing and murdered women in Chicago will be established after a measure supported by Senator Robert Peters was signed into law.

“For too long, the families of Black and Brown women have been left with no answers about the loss of their loved ones,” said Peters (D - Chicago). “Everyone, regardless of zip code, deserves justice, and every community deserves real public safety. This task force will help us provide justice for these families and provide guidance on how to address these cases.”

The new law creates the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women, which will examine and report on the systemic causes behind violence that Chicago women and girls experience.

Read more: Peters-supported measure to investigate victims of gender based violence in Chicago becomes law

Organizations to have expanded access to fentanyl test strips thanks to Peters law

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Friday, June 03, 2022 10:20 AM
  • Peters
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Fentanyl

fentanyl 060322Springfield - A measure to help medical professionals get more tests into the hands of individuals who battle opioid addiction was signed into law thanks to the efforts of State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“This reform will help save lives,” Peters said. “We still have a long way to go, but removing penalties organizations face when they have access to test strips is a responsible way to address the opioid crisis and to create real public safety for all instead of continuing the misguided policies of the past.”

 

Read more: Organizations to have expanded access to fentanyl test strips thanks to Peters law

Peters measure to combat drownings in Lake Michigan becomes law

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Thursday, June 02, 2022 01:29 PM
  • Peters
  • Lake Michigan
  • Lifesaving Rescue Equipment

chicago beach 060222Chicago- Piers and public access points to Lake Michigan will soon be safer thanks to a measure advanced by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that will help install essential rescue equipment was signed into law.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe when they head to the beach this summer,” Peters said. “I am glad that we are taking this long overdue step to protect our families who visit beaches on Lake Michigan.”

Read more: Peters measure to combat drownings in Lake Michigan becomes law

Peters-supported measure to support renewable recycling in Illinois becomes law

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:23 PM
  • Green Energy
  • Renewable Recycling
  • SB3790

Senator PetersSPRINGFIELD - A measure to establish a plan for renewable recycling in Illinois, supported by Senator Robert Peters was signed into law.

“As we look to establish green energy sources, we also need to make sure we’re phasing out old technology in a safe and responsible manner,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Expanding renewable recycling in Illinois will both save taxpayers money and ensure that our new investments in clear energy such as solar panels do not become a hazard to the environment.”

Read more: Peters-supported measure to support renewable recycling in Illinois becomes law

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  1. Peters measure to help youth in state care transition to adulthood becomes law
  2. Crime survivors to be given new voice under Peters law
  3. Peters encourages community groups to apply for new round of anti-violence funding
  4. Peters measure to empower crime survivors advances
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