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Stuart Passes Synthetic Drug Classification Bill out of House Committee

May 27, 2025 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, advanced a bill out of the House Judiciary-Criminal Committee that would expand fentanyl classification and classify emerging synthetic drugs, specifically those closely related to current scheduled drugs,...

Gordon-Booth Highlights New Statewide $400 Million Local Transportation Infrastructure Program

May 27, 2025 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – An initiative pushed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will deliver $400 million in state funding to help local governments repair local roads and other transportation priorities, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. “When developing our...

Ness Hosts Girl Scouts at Capitol for Mock Debate on House Floor

May 27, 2025 | Ness

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, hosted the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern Illinois at the Capitol for a mock debate on the House Floor on behalf of the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL). As Co-Chair of COWL, Rep. Ness hosted the...

Hanson Joins Colleagues in Rebuking Hateful Rhetoric During Trump Official Visit

May 27, 2025 | Hanson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Alongside legislative colleagues and advocates, State Rep. Matt Hanson rallied outside the State Capitol Wednesday in opposition to Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she used a stop in Springfield as an opportunity to criticize...

Jiménez-Backed Law Increasing State Support for More Affordable Housing Solutions Advances to House Floor

May 27, 2025 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the Housing Committee on Wednesday that would support community land trusts in their efforts to create lasting affordable housing amid rising mortgage and rental costs. “Rising...

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