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Bailey Calls on Sen. Anderson to Withdraw SB3572

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“Criminalizing women in these situations doesn’t solve problems; it deepens hurt and pushes people away from the alternatives and support that could help them.” #senatebill #legislation #darrenbailey
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Sierra Club of Illinois Endorses Peters in 2nd Congressional District Race

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The organization said it views Peters as a strong advocate for addressing climate change at a time when federal environmental regulations face potential rollbacks .#club #endorsement #race
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Stratton Emphasizes Economic, Immigration Reform in FOX32 Democratic Senate Debate

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During the debate, Stratton called for a federal minimum wage significantly higher than current proposals under discussion in Congress. #debate #fox32 #senate
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Illinois Officials Sign Nonviolence Pledge Rejecting Extremist-linked Campaign Money

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Organizers said the pledge comes in response to what they describe as a sustained effort by extremist networks to influence U.S. politics, including in Illinois. #pledge #money #extremist
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Birth to Five Illinois Surpasses $12 Million in Grants for Early Childhood Collaborations

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Birth to Five Illinois Surpasses $12 Million in Grants for Early Childhood Collaborations (Chicago, IL) - Birth to Five Illinois has reached a major...
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Illinois Freedom Caucus Endorses Harold Visser in 118th District State House Race

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State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, a founding member of the Illinois Freedom Caucus, said Visser’s background and recent political activism were key factors in the endorsement. #endorsement #statehouse
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Illinois Lawmakers Push Bill to Overhaul School-Based Dental Care Program

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Lawmakers and providers argue that the split has led to confusion, overlapping oversight and increased administrative burdens. #dentalcare #bill
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End Citizens United Endorses Sen. Robert Peters in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Race

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Peters has joined End Citizens United’s “Unrig Washington” campaign, which requires candidates to oppose dark money in elections and support a ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks. #endorsement #pac
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Illinois lawmakers push uniform election reporting to enhance voter confidence

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The proposal does not expand what data is reported but aims to resolve long-standing inconsistencies among Illinois’ 108 election authorities in how that information is submitted to the state. #voter #election
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Illinois eyes smarter park funding: handicap accessibility gets priority

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The bill, originally House Bill 1788 by Rep. Nicole La Ha, R-Homer Glen, to prioritize parks with accessibility features, remains in committee after Senate President Don Harmon never called it. #park #funding #handicap
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