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Rep. Rashid’s Bill to Regulate ChatGPT-type Software Makes It Onto Governor’s Desk

May 19, 2023 | Rashid

BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation filed by State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid that will increase our knowledge of the potential impact and harm surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing...

Canty Passes Bill to Support Grocery Stores, Fight Food Insecurity

May 19, 2023 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Grocery stores located in food deserts would be eligible for grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity under legislation passed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights. “Poor access to affordable, healthy foods...

Illinois Set To Become First State to Count Arab Americans in State Data

May 19, 2023 | Rashid

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid’s legislation that will ensure the Middle East and North African (MENA) racial category is used on official state government forms, studies and reports is on its way to the Governor’s desk after passing the...

Rep. Syed Measure to Expand Paid Sick Leave for Organ Donators Passes Legislature

May 19, 2023 | Syed

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure introduced by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, which addresses the physical toll taken by organ donation by guaranteeing greater paid leave for donators, recently passed the state legislature with strong bipartisan support. “As an...

Meyers-Martin Pushes for Increased Funding for Governors State University

May 18, 2023 | Meyers-Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As the Illinois General Assembly continues its yearly budget negotiations, state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, is pushing for increased funding for Governors State University, which serves thousands of students in Chicago’s south suburban...

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