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It would prohibit schools from denying any child access to a free public education based on their actual or perceived immigration status, or that of their parents. #rights

The bill mandates that missing persons cases remain active with the respective law  enforcement agency, and in the databases, until the person is located. #missingpersons

Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, like a 2021 initiative that made millions of dollars available to local communities to help them plan and design their own health care delivery systems. #medicaid

“We are very excited and we look forward to working with the legislators in the Senate to pass this important bill and deliver it to Governor Pritzker’s desk for his signature.” #act

Senate Bill 1473 would change current law and establish a deadline for the development of an additional harness race track and horse racetrack casino, or racino, in Cook County’s south suburbs. #racing

Last week Amendment #2 to SB1988 was filed, gutting the previous bill and adding the language for these programs. #bill

The bill only applies to certified nurse midwives, who must be a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or APRN, and have at least a graduate degree in midwifery. #mothers

The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm

Increasing energy prices are causing alarm among some consumer advocates and state policymakers, who worry that the long-term problems underlying the rising costs could lead to even higher prices or rolling blackouts. #electric

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, introduced a bill that would give law enforcement the power to remove trespassers from properties where the owner is able to establish legal ownership. #homes