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Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Providing Compassionate Release for the Critically Ill
Rep. Will Guzzardi, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Bills Updating Sex Education Standards in K-12 Schools
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Aug. 20, 2021
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Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Advance Mental Health Awareness in Classrooms
Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Training and Education Opportunities for Working Families
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Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation that Expands Protections for Immigrant and Refugee Communities
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Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Reforming the Use of Prior Authorization to Protect Patients
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Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Mauricio Gutierrez, President and CEO of NRG Energy - Letter to NRG Outlining Responsibilities for Environmental Cleanup of Waukegan Coal Plant
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Aug. 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation that Lowers Prices for Prescription Drugs
Sen. Karina Villa, ...
Aug. 15, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Seven Pieces of Legislation Further Honoring and Protecting Illinois Service Members
Rep. Joyce Mason, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation to Prevent Hair Discrimination in Schools
Sen. Mike Simmons, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Equity, Reducing Mandatory Minimums in Juvenile Justice System
Rep. Justin Slaughter, ...
Aug. 12, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Safety and Mental Health Resources for First Responders
Sen. Rob Martwick, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Announces $250 Million Back To Business Grant Program To Accelerate Small Business Recovery Across Illinois
Sen. Elgie Sims, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Family and Medical Leave for Educational Support Staff
Sen. Ram Villivalam, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Groundbreaking Package of Legislation Removing Financial Barriers to Feminine Hygiene Products for Women and Girls
Sen. Karina Villa, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Announces Mask Requirement for Pre-K-12 Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities, to Prevent Spread of Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Delta Variant
Rep. Fred Crespo, ...
April 21, 2021
Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $8.9 Million in Funding to Northern Illinois University Towards Structural Repairs, Exterior Improvements, and Roof Replacement
Rep. Larry Walsh, ...
June 16, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Expand Vote by Mail, Promote Safe Participation in the 2020 Election
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June 2, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Allowing Sale of Cocktails for Pickup and Delivery
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March 20, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational
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Oct. 29, 2019
Gov. Pritzker, Rep. Welch, Sen. Sims Issue Joint Statement on NCAA Allowing Student-Athlete Compensation
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Oct. 11, 2019
Gov. Pritzker, Lawmakers Push Legislation to Lower Insulin Costs in Illinois
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Aug. 19, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Supply Undesignated Glucagon
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Aug. 16, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation, Two Executive Orders to Support Public Safety, First Responders
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Aug. 15, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Creating Pediatric Cancer License Plates to Raise Awareness, Funds
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Aug. 13, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Laws Expanding Insurance Coverage for EpiPens, Lyme Disease Testing and Treatment
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Aug. 9, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Local Government Consolidation Legislation
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Jan. 15, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Strengthens Working Families with Actions for Higher Wages and Protections on First Full Day in Office
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Sept. 4, 2018
Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. La Shawn Ford
Rep. La Shawn Ford
Jan. 1, 2018
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Sen. Ram Villivalam
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Immigration
Rep. Murri Briel
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Revitalizing Illinois' Economy
Sen. Seth Lewis
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Mental Health Parity
Sen. Julie Morrison
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Human Rights
Rep. Murri Briel
April 14, 2017
Letter to Chairman Begeman, Vice Chairman Elliot III, Ms. Miller, and the United States Surface Transportation Board - Urging Federal Agency to Authorize Continued Development of Western Access to O'Hare
Rep. Michelle Mussman, ...
Jan. 6, 2017
Rauner Signs Bill to Alleviate Burdens on Teachers Moving to Illinois
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June 25, 2014
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Improve Access to Mental Health Care
Sen. Don Harmon, ...
June 8, 2014
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Microbeads, Protect Illinois Waterways
Rep. Jaime Andrade, ...
Sept. 19, 2012
Plummer Pledges Support for Pro-Coal Legislation
Sen. Jason Plummer
Sept. 5, 2012
Plummer, Davis Pledge to Help Maintain Local Levees
Sen. Jason Plummer, ...
Aug. 25, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Enhance Physical Education in Illinois Schools
Sen. Linda Holmes, ...
Aug. 18, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Boost Protections to Women
Rep. Camille Lilly, ...
Aug. 4, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Crack Down on Human Trafficking
Rep. Kelly Cassidy, ...
July 17, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Raise Diabetes Awareness in Illinois
Sen. Mattie Hunter, ...
July 16, 2012
Press Conference by Jason Plummer on Cap and Trade Legislation
Sen. Jason Plummer
June 14, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Save Medicaid
Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, ...
May 21, 2012
Plummer Pledges to Fight Washington's War on Energy
Sen. Jason Plummer
March 14, 2012
Plummer Touts Energy Policy on District-Wide Tour
Sen. Jason Plummer
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Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Providing Compassionate Release for the Critically Ill
Rep.Will Guzzardi, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Bills Updating Sex Education Standards in K-12 Schools
Sen.Ram Villivalam, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Lowering Employee's Contribution to the CTA Retiree Health Plan
Rep.Marcus Evans, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors
Sen.Robert Peters, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Advance Mental Health Awareness in Classrooms
Rep.Janet Yang Rohr, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Training and Education Opportunities for Working Families
Rep.Marcus Evans, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation that Expands Protections for Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Sen.Ram Villivalam, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Reforming the Use of Prior Authorization to Protect Patients
Sen.Linda Holmes, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Mauricio Gutierrez, President and CEO of NRG Energy - Letter to NRG Outlining Responsibilities for Environmental Cleanup of Waukegan Coal Plant
Sen.Adriane Johnson, ...
Aug. 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation that Lowers Prices for Prescription Drugs
Sen.Karina Villa, ...
Aug. 15, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Seven Pieces of Legislation Further Honoring and Protecting Illinois Service Members
Rep.Joyce Mason, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation to Prevent Hair Discrimination in Schools
Sen.Mike Simmons, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Equity, Reducing Mandatory Minimums in Juvenile Justice System
Rep.Justin Slaughter, ...
Aug. 12, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Safety and Mental Health Resources for First Responders
Sen.Rob Martwick, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Announces $250 Million Back To Business Grant Program To Accelerate Small Business Recovery Across Illinois
Sen.Elgie Sims, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Family and Medical Leave for Educational Support Staff
Sen.Ram Villivalam, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Groundbreaking Package of Legislation Removing Financial Barriers to Feminine Hygiene Products for Women and Girls
Sen.Karina Villa, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Announces Mask Requirement for Pre-K-12 Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities, to Prevent Spread of Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Delta Variant
Rep.Fred Crespo, ...
April 21, 2021
Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $8.9 Million in Funding to Northern Illinois University Towards Structural Repairs, Exterior Improvements, and Roof Replacement
Rep.Larry Walsh, ...
June 16, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Expand Vote by Mail, Promote Safe Participation in the 2020 Election
Sen.Linda Holmes, ...
June 2, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Allowing Sale of Cocktails for Pickup and Delivery
Sen.Sara Feigenholtz, ...
March 20, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational
Sen.Don Harmon, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Gov. Pritzker, Rep. Welch, Sen. Sims Issue Joint Statement on NCAA Allowing Student-Athlete Compensation
Sen.Elgie Sims, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Gov. Pritzker, Lawmakers Push Legislation to Lower Insulin Costs in Illinois
Rep.Will Guzzardi, ...
Aug. 19, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Supply Undesignated Glucagon
Sen.Mike Halpin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation, Two Executive Orders to Support Public Safety, First Responders
Rep.Anne Stava-Murray, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Creating Pediatric Cancer License Plates to Raise Awareness, Funds
Rep.C.D. Davidsmeyer, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Laws Expanding Insurance Coverage for EpiPens, Lyme Disease Testing and Treatment
Rep.Dan Swanson, ...
Aug. 9, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Local Government Consolidation Legislation
Rep.Dan Didech, ...
Jan. 15, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Strengthens Working Families with Actions for Higher Wages and Protections on First Full Day in Office
Rep.Anna Moeller, ...
Sept. 4, 2018
Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. La Shawn Ford
Rep.La Shawn Ford
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Education
Sen.Ram Villivalam
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Immigration
Rep.Murri Briel
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Revitalizing Illinois' Economy
Sen.Seth Lewis
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Mental Health Parity
Sen.Julie Morrison
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Human Rights
Rep.Murri Briel
April 14, 2017
Letter to Chairman Begeman, Vice Chairman Elliot III, Ms. Miller, and the United States Surface Transportation Board - Urging Federal Agency to Authorize Continued Development of Western Access to O'Hare
Rep.Michelle Mussman, ...
Jan. 6, 2017
Rauner Signs Bill to Alleviate Burdens on Teachers Moving to Illinois
Sen.Terri Bryant, ...
June 25, 2014
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Improve Access to Mental Health Care
Sen.Don Harmon, ...
June 8, 2014
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Microbeads, Protect Illinois Waterways
Rep.Jaime Andrade, ...
Sept. 19, 2012
Plummer Pledges Support for Pro-Coal Legislation
Sen.Jason Plummer
Sept. 5, 2012
Plummer, Davis Pledge to Help Maintain Local Levees
Sen.Jason Plummer, ...
Aug. 25, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Enhance Physical Education in Illinois Schools
Sen.Linda Holmes, ...
Aug. 18, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Boost Protections to Women
Rep.Camille Lilly, ...
Aug. 4, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Crack Down on Human Trafficking
Rep.Kelly Cassidy, ...
July 17, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Raise Diabetes Awareness in Illinois
Sen.Mattie Hunter, ...
July 16, 2012
Press Conference by Jason Plummer on Cap and Trade Legislation
Sen.Jason Plummer
June 14, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Save Medicaid
Sen.Sara Feigenholtz, ...
May 21, 2012
Plummer Pledges to Fight Washington's War on Energy
Sen.Jason Plummer
March 14, 2012
Plummer Touts Energy Policy on District-Wide Tour
Sen.Jason Plummer
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