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State Rep. Mary Beth Canty’s legislation creates the commission that will include members of the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. #taxsystem

“This law makes it clear: no one should face discrimination for making personal decisions about their reproductive health. Whether it’s fertility care or abortion, your choices are your own, and your rights are protected.” #law

The order noted that while refusing to issue a preliminary injunction is not the same as upholding the law entirely, “the laws have enough support to remain in place pending the final resolution of plaintiffs’ suit.” #appeals

"A lot of people have viewed this case as being about cannabis rights. I’ve never viewed it as that, it is more important than that. It’s a case about our constitutional rights." #search

Under the SAFE-T Act, the State must file a petition to detain an offender before the court can consider it. A judge can no longer hold someone pretrial absent a prosecutor requesting it. #policy

“Whether you are planting a sapling or undertaking a major construction project, homeowners and excavators are required by law to call JULIE at 811 to have utility lines marked before any digging starts,” said Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Doug Scott. #811

Governor Pritzker Signs Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act Into Law (Rosemont, IL) – Joined by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Illinois AFL-CIO President...

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (July 2024) - I recently joined a local radio station to discuss our top legislative work from the spring session...

Democrats in Washington – including the President – have implemented an “open borders” policy in the last three years... #immigration #migrants #migrantcrisis

“I'm a daughter of immigrants. I bring their work ethic that they brought from their countries and implemented in our daily lives. My siblings and I were able to go on to higher education with their help and support.” #dianalopez