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Gong-Gershowitz Named Chair of AI Working Group, Pushes Accountability for Big Tech

Mar 2, 2026 | Gong-Gershowitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reflecting her yearslong effort in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) companies and products, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, has been named chair of the House Democratic AI Working Group. “Technology is accelerating at a...

Mason Introduces Legislation to Build on Childcare Policies

Mar 2, 2026 | Mason

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced three pieces of legislation focused on developing child care policies in Illinois as a continuation of early childhood initiatives started in 2024, when the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood...

Stuart Resolution Calls for Independent Investigation into Epstein Files

Mar 2, 2026 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass a formal resolution Wednesday demanding the Trump administration end its illegal censoring of the Epstein files and calling for an independent investigation into the file’s significant,...

Stuart-Backed Resolution Opposes Extreme Anti-Choice Senate Bill

Mar 2, 2026 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass a formal resolution opposing a Republican bill introduced last week to the Illinois State Senate, seeking to classify reproductive healthcare services—including in vitro fertilization (IVF)...

Speaker Welch and Rep. DuBuclet Join Community Leaders to Advocate for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Bill

Feb 23, 2026 | du Buclet

CHICAGO – On Saturday, State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, Speaker Welch, community leaders, and members of the Young Voter Empowerment Coalition at the national headquarters of Operation PUSH to highlight efforts to expand civic participation among Illinois...

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