Governor Signs Villa Measure to Ban BPA in Receipts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to prevent exposure to the harmful chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is currently found in many everyday plastics and other items, such as receipts...

Harper’s Blockchain Technology Bill Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure from state Rep Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, to promote the use of blockchain technology by businesses in Illinois is now law.“Building a stronger Illinois means supporting innovations like blockchain technology that will help make our state...

Mussman Backs Legislation to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault who are wanted for non-violent, low-level offenses will be able to come forward without fear of law enforcement under new legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg.“If someone is sexually assaulted,...

Flowers Bill to Update TANF Will Become Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This past weekend a bill championed by state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, to ensure that the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program stays in line with the Federal Poverty Guidelines was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“This legislation...