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As we begin the earnest work of the 103rd General Assembly in 2023, I am co-chairing one of two Senate committees where my fellow co-chair is a Republican. #senatorjoyce

Coffey argues that the current system of tipping good service is capitalism at work. #restaurants #tips

According to the ACLU, Black people in Illinois were 7.5 times more likely than white people to be arrested for cannabis-related offenses prior to the state’s decriminalization of the drug in 2016. #cannabis

“This is an unprecedented interagency effort that will provide more and better treatment and save lives.” #mentalhealth

DeLuca recognizes that an increase in LGDF would help keep local tax burdens lower – preventing the need for local governments to look at property tax hikes or other fee increases to make up the difference. #lgdf

The series of mixed media art will be on display in the Photo Four Gallery at SSC from Wednesday, March 1 - Thursday, April 20, 2023... #ssc #jonseals

According to Illinois Department of Insurance data, nearly $14 billion in unfunded liability was owed to local downstate public safety pension plans through 2020. #illinois

On the other hand, S&P said it could downgrade the state’s rating in the future if the structural deficit were to increase due to economic uncertainties or if its pension and other fixed-cost obligations exceed expectations. #illinois

The text of the bill states its purpose is “to promote the privacy, safety, and gender inclusivity of all Illinois residents and visitors,” and that the measure should be “liberally construed” to carry out its purpose. #illinois

Senate Bill 1611 would create the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act, which would provide state employees leave from their state employment for firefighter training. #firefighters