Illinois’ incentive program offers tax credits for local labor and production spending and has been credited with attracting major productions. #film #development
The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program
Stratton acknowledged the need to keep food assistance running and federal workers paid but said those priorities should not come at the expense of healthcare access. #funding #democrats
Stratton, who currently serves as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, spoke about her experience balancing leadership and family life, while outlining her platform to strengthen policies that support working mothers across Illinois. #mothers
The new group, Women for Juliana, will be chaired by U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who offered a strong endorsement of Stratton, framing the campaign as critical to protecting reproductive rights and countering Republican influence in Washington. #woman
In a statement, Stratton reflected on the two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, calling it a period marked by “unimaginable loss and suffering” for families in Israel and Gaza. #hostage #peace
In the video, Stratton criticized the influence of corporations on American politics, saying they have “squeezed Illinois families at every turn” while politicians in Washington “look the other way while pocketing money from these same special interests.” #politics