Politics

“Trump is dividing the nation and striking fear in entire segments of our population.” #trump #citizenship #centersquare

The proposed legislation would provide explicit guidance to election authorities in those situations. It also would prevent candidates who lose ballot access due to unpaid penalties from later being appointed to fill a vacancy for the same office during that election cycle. #senatebill #elections #legislation

We are a community that celebrates success together — and stands shoulder to shoulder in times of need. The same strength that drives economic opportunity is the strength that carries us through adversity. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce #march

That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university

House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

The bill would require employers when conditions are hot to provide water colder than 61 degrees, paid rest breaks with access to shade, either schedule modifications or task rotation to limit exposure, and access to personal protective equipment. #bill #safety #temperature

The plan also includes new financial tools, such as expanded down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, along with additional support for affordable and middle-income housing construction. #housing #proposal #costs

Joyce’s proposal would eliminate that restriction, a move he says is necessary to reflect modern economic realities and inflation-driven increases in farmland and equipment values. #farmers #costs #patrickjoyce

On government reform, the caucus is backing legislation to require voter identification cards for individuals without acceptable photo ID, as well as a proposal aimed at increasing transparency in how taxpayer dollars are distributed to non-governmental organizations. #legislation #bills #politics

According to the Clerk’s Office, Election Lens provides live data on voter turnout, mail-in ballot activity, and polling place operations, allowing election administrators to monitor and respond to issues as they happen. #cookcounty #anayltics #election