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"This law will provide municipalities with the flexibility to address the needs of its communities and support local projects," Joyce said. "I would like to applaud the collaboration between my office and local Bourbonnais officials that led to this bill being signed into law." #municipalities #patrickjoyce #senatebill

Senate Bill 2918 updates the structure of existing parent-teacher advisory committees by clarifying their membership and establishing a more transparent process for selecting educators to serve on them. #williepreston #senatebill #teachers

"This is a great step forward for our local coroners," Joyce said in a statement. "Coroners and medical examiners are key members of our investigative system and deserved to be taken care of." #patrickjoyce #mentalhealth #senatebill

The party argues that changes included in the recently enacted federal budget law could leave more families without SNAP benefits, potentially affecting schools' eligibility for free meal programs as the new academic year begins. #snap #meals #republicans

"Repeatedly, Republican legislators tout community investments, despite voting against them," Democratic Party of Illinois spokesperson Gwen Pepin said. "It's difficult to justify why an elected official would try to block funds to fire departments and first responders—the very people who help keep their constituents safe." #funding #republicans #firstresponder

The governor opened the conversation by touching on a hot button issue in the recent legislative session – data center power usage and the POWER Act, which didn’t make it through to passing in Springfield. #pritzker #climate #centersquare

The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran

The funding will benefit local high schools, including George Washington High School and St. Francis De Sales High School, by expanding STEM curriculum, classroom technology and educator training. #psiquantum #funding #southchicago

The Liberty Justice Center sued the federal government alongside small businesses, arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The group won their lawsuit Feb 20. #jbpritzker #tariffs #centersquare

Stratton welcomed the endorsement, saying she looks forward to continuing her partnership with organized labor while advocating for workers' rights in Washington. #endorsement #julianastratton #senate