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Illinois Proposal Calls for Expanding Vote-by-Mail

State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, said voting by mail has been shown to be a more convenient and efficient way of running elections. #election

Leaders Condemn Eileen Burke; Support for Clayton Harris III Ahead of March Primary

“History teaches that wrongful convictions do not happen by accident. They are the result of systemic racial prejudice, illegal tactics and abuse of power,” said President Preckwinkle. #statesattorney

Coalition of Chicago Businesses Files Lawsuit Opposing Transfer Tax Referendum

The coalition contends that it is unconstitutional to include more than one question in the referendum because it prohibits residents from voting on the three individual policy points. #boma

State Health Improvement Plan, State Health Assessment Delivered to General Assembly

Address historical and ongoing practices that perpetuate environmental racism to advance environmental justice... #health

Tribune, WBEZ investigate State’s Attorney candidate Burke’s role in Black child’s wrongful murder conviction

The family of the victim also never got justice, as her true killer was never caught or prosecuted... #cookcountystatesattorney

Rice for Congress (IL-8) Releases Impressive Fundraising Numbers for Initial Quarter of Campaign

Rice is preparing to take on Democrat opponent, Raja Krishnamoorthi. #rice #congress #election

Prosecutors See No Reason to Delay Madigan Trial

Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain had asked U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey to stay proceedings in the case or reschedule the trial date to the fall of 2024... #madigan

Illinois’ Scholarship Tax Credit Program Comes to an End

Opponents of the Invest in Kids program claimed that it took away funding from public education... #publiceducation #schoolchoice #investinkids

New Laws for Illinois Prisoners Set to Go Into Effect Starting Jan. 1

Senate Bill 2073 allows those sentenced to life in prison while under the age of 21 to become eligible for parole review. #prisoner

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (December 2023)

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As I look back at 2023 in our 40th Senate District, I am so proud and thankful to be your senator. #senatorjoyce

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