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Illinois becomes 12th state, 1st in Midwest, to allow self-attestation... #genderidentity

Pritzker, however, said the state is in a vastly improved financial condition than when he first entered office because Democrats who control the budgeting process have used surpluses in recent years to pay the state’s debts and pension obligations. #budget #illinois

Other dental reform bills being introduced include regulations related to virtual credit cards, and network leasing. #dentalreform

"...the Illinois House Progressive Caucus stands firmly behind his plans to invest in our core priorities and the ongoing fight against injustice and discrimination." #budget

Nearly two dozen members of the Illinois House are now part of the Progressive Caucus, marking its largest membership to date. #illinoispolitics

Rep. Haas also reminds constituents that the 79th District has changed this term to include portions of Kankakee, Crete, Richton Park, University Park, Park Forest, and Monee. #jackiehaas

This unprecedented move toward bipartisanship on Senate committees demonstrates the commitment of Senators Halpin and Joyce to finding common ground and working together to address the challenges facing Illinois. #illinoissenate

Rep. Haas was appointed House Assistant Minority Leader by the first female Republican Leader, Tony McCombie, for the 103rd General Assembly in January. #jackiehaas

Since each budget allocates money collected over a future 12-month period, lawmakers generally base their spending proposals on economic estimates provided by the state’s two main forecasting agencies. #illinois #budget

Some Republican lawmakers have been critical of the governor's use of disaster proclamations, calling it executive overreach. #illinois