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It would prohibit schools from denying any child access to a free public education based on their actual or perceived immigration status, or that of their parents. #rights

No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of WNV including 13 deaths, the highest number since 17 WNV-related human deaths were recorded in 2018. #mosquitos

The Illinois Constitution requires every bill to be read on three separate days in each chamber, a safeguard designed to ensure transparency, prevent abuse, and protect the taxpayers. #hearing

Summertime is when young turkeys are hatching, and by counting them and adult females, biologists can assess trends in reproductive success and survival of young turkeys. #turkeys

Gov. JB Pritzker joined Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and New York Governor Kathy Hochul in testifying today. Pritzker in his testimony openly defied White House Border Czar Tom Homan. #testimony

In response to last year’s initial cuts, AISWCD launched a statewide petition campaign to restore SWCD operations funding, with a goal of collecting at least 100 signatures from each district. #underfund

“Projects focused on the development of a watershed management plan, or the eventual implementation of such plans are essential to addressing and improving water quality throughout Illinois.” #pollution

"It is my immense privilege to have voted for a new state budget that truly upholds the best interests of Illinoisans – at a time when Washington politicians would rather be a rubber stamp for the president." #funding

Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, like a 2021 initiative that made millions of dollars available to local communities to help them plan and design their own health care delivery systems. #medicaid

Our doctors take an oath to heal, to save lives and not to end them. This isn't health care. This is a profound betrayal. #humanlife