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Pappas Promotes Safe Haven Law Following Tragic Child Abandonment Case

May 21, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting an Illinois law which allows parents to leave unwanted children under 30-days old at hospitals, fire stations or police stations without questioning, identification or legal consequences. “New parents...

Latino Caucus Urges Action on Reproductive Health Act

May 20, 2019 | Andrade, Arroyo, Crespo, Guzzardi, Hernandez B, Hernandez L, Mah, Moeller, Ortiz, Ramirez, Villa, Villanueva, Zalewski

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the egregious attacks on women’s reproductive rights by extremist politicians around the country, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement urging for action on the Reproductive Health Act:“We are...

Stuart Legislation Makes Sustainable Energy Projects More Accessible For Universities and State Agencies

May 20, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State agencies and universities will be able to enter into long-term power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. Senate Bill 211 amends the Illinois Procurement...

Stuart Bill Grants Students Voting Power on SIU Board

May 20, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Student trustees at the Southern Illinois University campuses in Edwardsville and Carbondale are a step closer to having an equal opportunity to vote on institutional matters presented before the SIU Board of Trustees, thanks to legislation...

Lilly Talks Education, Economic Impact with Museum Advocates

May 20, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, met recently with advocates for Illinois museums and cultural institutions for Museum Day in Springfield. “Museums, from art institutions and local heritage centers to arboretums and zoos, provide vital...

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