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“It’s hard to believe, but when we pay our monthly bills we are bankrolling utility memberships in trade associations that push the utilities’ anti-consumer agenda,” Mah said. #utilities #lawmakers #consumer

Lawmakers and providers argue that the split has led to confusion, overlapping oversight and increased administrative burdens. #dentalcare #bill

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

The Supreme Court last week blocked Trump from sending federalized National Guard troops to Illinois, which Pritzker called a check on executive overreach.  #supremecourt #ruling #nationalguard

Opponents say these policies prioritize foreign labor and immigration reform at a time when many Illinois residents are struggling with unemployment, wage stagnation and rising housing costs. #immigration #blackcommunity

In a video, García announced his retirement to focus on family and health, citing his wife’s battle with Multiple Sclerosis and recently adopted grandchildren. #retirement #election

They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers

The trio also faulted Pritzker for what they characterized as rhetoric that encourages confrontation, pointing to remarks in which the governor urged supporters to be “street fighters” for Democratic causes — a line Republicans have repeatedly criticized. #protest #policeofficers

The law requires schools to administer yearly mental health checks for students in grades 3 through 12 without first obtaining affirmative parental permission. #mentalhealth #students

“Our Gun Safety Report Card helps the public understand which lawmakers supported reforms to save lives — and which lawmakers sided with the gun lobby instead." #gunsafety #report