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Speaker Welch’s Statement on Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Apr 7, 2022 | Welch

“History was made today. After 233 years, a black woman will take her seat on the nation’s highest court. Not only will Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson serve as an unwavering voice for what’s fair and just, but she will also inspire young women of color to dream...

Gordon-Booth Passes Plan to Create Co-Responder Pilot Program in Peoria, Assist Victims of Violence

Apr 7, 2022 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Peoria would be one of the first communities in the state to participate in a Co-Responder Pilot Program under a plan passed Tuesday by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, as part of efforts to better connect violence victims and witnesses...

Scherer Highlights Small Equipment Grant Award for Local Fire Protection District

Apr 7, 2022 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In continuation of her support of first responders, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is celebrating the $26,000 grant awarded to the Blue Mound Fire Protection District by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. “The Blue Mound Fire...

Manley Introduces Bill to Provide Child Care for Workers of All Shifts

Apr 7, 2022 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Reinforcing her proven dedication and commitment to working-class families, first responders, medical professionals, warehouse workers, and all others who work atypical hours, State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring the...

Manley Reaffirms Women’s Right to Choose

Apr 7, 2022 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As part of her ongoing support of women’s rights, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a package of legislative measures to defend women’s bodily autonomy and reproductive health care rights. “Any decision regarding reproductive health...

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