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Stadelman measures aim to help local newsrooms

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Thursday, April 18, 2024 02:31 PM
  • Local Journalism
  • Journalism Student Scholarship Program
  • SB3592

stadelman 041824SPRINGFIELD – As newsrooms across the state and nation continue to shrink, State Senator Steve Stadelman’s measures to encourage local ownership of newsrooms and recruit more students to the journalism profession have passed the Senate.

“Investing in journalism education is investing in the future of our democracy,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford).

One part of the measure involves the sale of local news organizations to other companies. The issue is private equity firms are buying newspapers and consolidating them until they provide very little local news with few to no local journalists, eventually shutting them down. The legislation would require a local news organization to notify the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and employees 120 days before a sale occurs. The goal is other local newspapers, companies or non-profits will have the opportunity to step in to keep the publication local.

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Stadelman highway construction safety legislation passes the Senate

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Friday, April 12, 2024 02:13 PM
  • Stadelman
  • SB 3151
  • Driver's Education
  • Worker Safety
  • Construction Zones

stadelmanSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman’s legislation to ensure driver’s education courses include instruction on worker safety in highway construction zones has passed the Senate.

“This measure signifies our priority of protecting the safety of both drivers and workers in highway construction zones,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “We are underscoring our commitment to fostering a culture of safety on Illinois roadways.”

The legislation would require driver’s education courses to include instruction on workers’ safety protocols in highway construction zones, aiming to reduce accidents and protect the lives of both drivers and construction workers.

Read more: Stadelman highway construction safety legislation passes the Senate

Stadelman’s anti-hazing legislation advances to House

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Friday, April 12, 2024 11:25 AM
  • Stadelman
  • Hazing
  • SB 2934

041124CM0720 rSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman’s legislation aimed at combatting hazing has successfully passed the Senate.

“Hazing has no place in our communities, and by closing legal loopholes, we are sending out a clear message: perpetrators will be held accountable,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “No individual should ever feel pressured or coerced into participating in activities that jeopardize their physical or mental health.”

Senate Bill 2934 seeks to strengthen existing laws by explicitly stating that consent or permission from the victim does not absolve perpetrators from prosecution. This reinforces the state’s stance against any form of hazing, regardless of consent.

Read more: Stadelman’s anti-hazing legislation advances to House

Stadelman legislation that protects consumers buying event tickets passes Senate

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Friday, April 12, 2024 08:53 AM
  • Stadelman
  • Event Ticket Pricing
  • Hidden Fees
  • SB3678

stadelman tix 041224SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman’s legislation aimed at enhancing transparency in the ticketing industry has passed the Senate.

“This bill is a win for Illinois consumers,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “By requiring ticket sellers to disclose the total price of event tickets upfront, we are empowering consumers to make informed decisions and eliminate the frustration of hidden fees. Transparency is essential in ensuring fairness and trust in the ticketing industry.”

Speculative ticket listing refers to when sellers list tickets for events that they do not possess in the hope of acquiring them later at a lower price. This often leads to inflated ticket prices, and will leave customers vulnerable to price gouging.

 

Read more: Stadelman legislation that protects consumers buying event tickets passes Senate

Stadelman to protect residents from adverse medical debt reporting

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 05:54 PM
  • Stadelman
  • Credit Report
  • SB 2933
  • Medical Debt

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SPRINGFIELD – Burdensome medical debt can quickly snowball, making it difficult for people to keep up with the cost and, in turn, affecting their credit scores. During a press conference Wednesday, State Senator Steve Stadelman outlined his measure aimed at prohibiting consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information related to medical debt in credit reports.

“Medical debt should not be a barrier to financial stability or access to credit opportunities,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “This bill seeks to ensure that individuals are not unfairly penalized for seeking necessary medical care or experiencing financial hardship due to health care expenses.”

Senate Bill 2933 would prohibit a consumer reporting agency from making a credit report containing any adverse information about the consumer related to medical debt.

Read more: Stadelman to protect residents from adverse medical debt reporting

Stadelman’s electronic stalking bill advances to House

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Tuesday, April 09, 2024 04:48 PM
  • Stadelman
  • Cyberstalking
  • Criminal Stalking
  • SB2683

stadelman cyber 040924SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman’s legislation aimed at combatting electronic stalking has successfully passed the Senate and advances to the House.

“Electronic stalking is a serious threat to the safety and well-being of individuals,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “It is incumbent on us to take meaningful action to address this issue.”

Electronic stalking, a form of harassment and intimidation facilitated through various digital platforms and communication channels, has become increasingly prevalent in today’s society.

 

Read more: Stadelman’s electronic stalking bill advances to House

Stadelman announces $44 million in grants for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Friday, April 05, 2024 03:51 PM
  • Rebuild Illinois
  • Stadelman
  • CEJA
  • Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman is announcing $44 million in grants is available to bolster public electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.

“These grants present a remarkable opportunity to enhance Illinois’ infrastructure while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “Investing in public EV charging infrastructure is not only essential for supporting electric vehicle adoption but also for fostering economic growth and sustainability in our communities.”

This is the second round of grants available to fund the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at publicly accessible locations. This grant opportunity is funded by the historic Stadelman-backed Rebuild Illinois, and authorized under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

Read more: Stadelman announces $44 million in grants for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Stadelman leads measure for greater transparency in political AI communications

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Friday, March 22, 2024 02:15 PM
  • Stadelman
  • SB2762
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI-Generated Content
  • Political Communications

stadelman 032224SPRINGFIELD – In a step toward greater transparency in political communication, State Senator Steve Stadelman has introduced legislation aimed at mandating disclosure on political materials generated by artificial intelligence.

“In an era where AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent, it is imperative that people have full disclosure regarding the origin of the ads they see,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “Transparency is fundamental to the democratic process.”

Senate Bill 2762 would require political ads to clearly disclose if they are AI-generated. According to the Brennan Center, the use of AI in political communications leads to challenges such as misleading people and amplifying ongoing issues of election misinformation.

“By requiring disclosure on AI-generated political communications, we can enhance accountability and foster trust between elected officials and the communities they serve,” said Stadelman.

Senate Bill 2762 awaits committee assignment in the Senate.

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  1. Stadelman measure to protect election workers from harassment
  2. Stadelman legislation to increase highway construction safety
  3. Stadelman proposes legislation to combat speculative ticket listing, ensure transparency in ticket pricing
  4. Stadelman measure to protect consumers from adverse medical debt reporting
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