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State Senator Doris Turner, Dr. Gina Lathan and Dr. Erica Austin have teamed up to host an event – Every Baby Needs a Village – in an effort to bring resources, products, information and more to new or expecting mothers in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week.

State Senator Willie Preston joins the podcast to discuss honoring former Secretary of State Jesse White with the renaming of Illinois’ flagship Secretary of State building in Chicago. Preston reflects on White’s decades of public service, his impact through the Jesse White Tumblers, and the example he set for bipartisan, people-centered leadership.

Cryptocurrency is growing fast, but so are the risks tied to scams and consumer confusion. Senator Mark Walker joins the Sound of the State podcast to explain Illinois’ new Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, how it aims to protect consumers, and why he believes responsible regulation could actually help the crypto industry build long-term credibility.

Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal marks the beginning of negotiations in Springfield. In this episode, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus share their perspectives on affordability, early childhood investment, public safety, education and health care — and what they believe must remain central as lawmakers craft a responsible, balanced budget.