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“The rights of people to go to a 4th of July parade and be safe, and not have 48 people shot with more than 60 bullets per second, issued by a weapon that shouldn't be available to the public,” Pritzker said. #stateban #weapons #jbpritzker

Cook County’s minimum wage increased from $15 to $15.40 on Wednesday, and the tipped minimum rose from $9 to $9.25. #minimumwages #centersquare #workers

“The number one issue worrying my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois is affordability,” Sorensen said in a news release. “My bipartisan legislation will help make it a permanent lifeline for those who need a helping hand.” #centersquare #water #bill

The revenue package signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week includes a 0.2% tax on the value of digital assets held or transacted by Illinois residents. #housebill #digitalasset #centersquare

Ernest Galvan, a lawyer representing the group in its lawsuit against Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Health and its director, told The Center Square the group is challenging the law for its lack of compliance with the U.S. Constitution and Americans with Disabilities Act. #disability #rights #centersquare

“The Stop Childcare Scams Act builds on those actions by enforcing program integrity to ensure every state is compliant with federal requirements,” Miller said. #housebill #childcare #centersquare

The agreement isn’t set to expire until July 2036, though it provides for regular review of the terms and the countries to negotiate every six years – with the first six-year term over at the beginning of July. #usmca #trade #trump #thecentersquare

"Nobody should have to choose between filling their prescription and paying rent," Sorensen said in announcing the bill. #bill #drugpricing #centersquare

The post claimed the mayor was “actively protecting foreign murderers, rapists, and pedophiles” and demanded his resignation. #aurora #ice #thecentersqaure

While containing a swath of different measures, the legislation was backed by many lawmakers and agricultural groups seeking to address rising costs, growing economic concerns, and other difficulties farmers face across the country. #farm #bill