Legislative measures from the final week of the 2024 spring session are featured in this edition of the Majority Report, including bills to address maternal mortality rates and protect Illinois consumers from unwanted automatic membership renewals.

The Illinois Senate concluded its 2024 spring session with members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus leading the way in passing a balanced budget prioritizing education, public safety, and more. Get details on the new budget which takes effect on July 1st, in this edition of the Majority Report.

State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio join the Sound of the State to commemmorate Memorial Day with reflections on their service in our nation's military, what the holiday means for them, and legislative steps Illinois has taken to assist service members, veterans, and their families during and after their service.

Senators Dave Koehler and Doris Turner sat down to discuss the progress of the Underground Railroad Task Force. The task force, which includes Koehler and Turner, is working to develop a plan to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois.

State Senator Robert Peters is joined by Anna Koeppel of the Illinois Department of Labor and Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, to discuss efforts to modernize child labor laws in Illinois through Senate Bill 3646.

Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus advanced legislation last week to help homeowners and ensure timely access to prescriptions. Get those stories, and more, in this edition of The Majority Report.

State Senator Julie Morrison is leading efforts to make cancer treatment and early diagnosis more affordable for Illinoisans. Get details on two of her bills working toward that goal, and more news from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, in this edition of the Majority Report.

Access to gambling is on the rise and with it has come an increase in addictive gambling behaviors. State Senator Julie Morrison sat down with Dr. Aaron Weiner, a psychologist who specializes in addiction to discuss the importance of her bill which will increase resources for people struggling with a gambling disorder.