Archive for March 2024
Illinois House speaker gives address at Rock Island County Democrats Unity Dinner
Rock Island County Democrats say they are ready to fight for democracy and win big this November. At the forefront of the Democrats argument is that numerous rights — human…
Read MoreKifowit advances seven new bills through committee; veterans and youth will benefit
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, successfully navigated seven critical bills through committee last week. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at improving mental health care for…
Read MoreIllinois bill would crack down on political deepfakes
SPRINGFIELD, Il. (WCIA) – In an election year, voters see all kinds of information about candidates and issues they’ll be voting for on the ballot. But some of that information…
Read MoreIllinois House insurance committee approves plan expanding infertility coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Private insurance companies in Illinois can currently limit patients to four rounds of IVF treatment. State lawmakers removed the cap on infertility coverage for state employees…
Read MorePlan for hybrid elected Chicago school board now in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that spells out the inaugural electoral process for Chicago’s school board is in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands after the Illinois House on Thursday approved a measure that…
Read MoreDemocratic Illinois lawmakers propose ways to protect — or expand — IVF
Illinois Democratic lawmakers are pushing multiple bills this year to further protect and expand access to in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. The proposals come as the Alabama Supreme…
Read MoreIllinois Representatives from both sides of the aisle co-sponsor bill to increase safety at correctional facilities
A new Illinois bill that is being co-sponsored by candidates from both sides of the aisle is looking to add safety measures to correctional facilities across Illinois, including the East…
Read MoreWomen in Power: Honoring Women Leaders and History Makers in Illinois
Happy Women’s History Month! March invites us to celebrate and honor the profound impact women have had in shaping our society throughout history. This year, Democrats for the Illinois House…
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