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Lawmakers divided after federal complaint targets student mental health screening law

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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
Politics

Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program

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In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #
Community

IL lawmakers could address energy prices, transit, taxes during veto session

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This year, legislators have proposed a number of different taxes to fund public transportation. #vetosession
Politics

Preston Blasts Federal Shutdown as Blow to Black Americans, Working Families

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He warned that the shutdown will hit the most vulnerable Americans hardest, including families relying on SNAP benefits, seniors waiting on Social Security claims, and federal workers facing missed paychecks. #shutdown
Chicago

Lawmakers push for transit reform, funding despite delayed fiscal cliff

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Four legislators participated in a virtual event hosted by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club Transportation Subcommittee on Thursday. #reform
Chicago

Sen. Chris Murphy Endorses Robin Kelly in Illinois Senate Race

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Kelly, who currently represents Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, welcomed the endorsement, calling Murphy both a colleague and mentor. #senate
Business

Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate

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The bill, in its current form, would create a surcharge on electric bills to incentivize battery storage developments, loosen state-level nuclear regulations, institute new energy efficiency requirements and more. #energy
Chicago

Illinois Environmental Council Releases 2025 Environmental Scorecards for Lawmakers and Chicago Aldermen

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The state legislative scorecard evaluated lawmakers on 16 bills from the 2025 session, with 39 representatives and 25 senators receiving perfect scores. #scorecards
Community

New Illinois Law Ends Fees for Removing Racist Language from Property Records

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House Bill 1575, backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, amends the Illinois Counties Code to eliminate fees for filing modifications to strike unlawful racially restrictive covenants. #racist
Health

New laws aim to shield providers of abortion meds, ban ticketing in schools

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The final bills signed Friday are designed to improve access to abortion medication even if the federal government revokes permission for a certain drug. #ban
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