rachel ventura

As sent to the House, Senate Bill 939 would require a school to expel any student who sexually assaults another student or makes an attempt to while at school. #bill #expel

The proposed legislation would provide explicit guidance to election authorities in those situations. It also would prevent candidates who lose ballot access due to unpaid penalties from later being appointed to fill a vacancy for the same office during that election cycle. #senatebill #elections #legislation

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

The proposal comes amid a surge in outside spending in Illinois political races during the current election cycle. According to campaign finance reports cited by Ventura, the American Future PAC alone has spent about $2.6 million on legislative races. #elections #corporate #amendment

Will County has a number of Domestic Violence shelters, mental health facilities, hotlines and more available, including... #dv #domesticviolence

So far this year, the Treasurer’s Office has returned $267 million through more than 305,600 claims. #unclaimedproperty

Highway vehicles release about 1.4 billion tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere each year — mostly in the form of carbon dioxide — which contribute to the global climate crisis... #pollution #emissions

Ventura wanted to participate in the Illinois Girls Lead Program as part of her ongoing effort to foster ethical leadership in government. #girlslead

Ventura stands firm in her belief that the state must add additional ways to increase revenue... #illinois

The group would focus on identifying age-appropriate anatomy, physiology, and nutrition education materials at Illinois grade schools. #sexed