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Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Kicks off Pride Month with a Celebration for All on June 1

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 31, 2023
It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and House Democrats on June 1st at the Godfrey Hotel for a fundraiser to kick off PRIDE month and celebrate freedom, equality, and inclusion in Illinois.

Chicago, IL – It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats on June 1st at the Godfrey Hotel for a fundraiser to…

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Illinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 26, 2023
During the Spring session, Democrats passed legislation that: prohibits prescription price-gouging, caps the cost of insulin at $35 per month, cracks down on “crisis pregnancy centers” that use deceptive tactics, holds gun manufacturers accountable for reckless advertising, penalizes public institutions that ban books. And we'll keep delivering for the people of Illinois.

For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 26, 2023 CONTACT:Allison [email protected] As the 2023 Spring Legislative Session comes to a close, progress-driven bills will head to Governor Pritzker’s desk Springfield, IL – In this year’s…

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Welch Applauds Healthcare Heroes, Codifies Health Delivery Innovations as COVID Orders End

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (center) joins state leaders and healthcare workers at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health Thursday to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency orders.

SPRINGFIELD | Healthcare workers and state leaders joined to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency declarations, while also continuing effective reforms initiated under the pandemic orders to…

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Illinois Democrats Say Abortion-Access Protections Are a Promise: ‘You’re safe here’

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy speaks as Gov. J.B. Pritzker listens before Pritzker signed House Bill 4664, a bill that will further protect reproductive health care providers and patients who are seeking care in Illinois, Jan. 13, 2023, in Chicago. Cassidy pushed through legislation to require insurers in Illinois to cover abortion medication and hormonal therapy, part of a package of measures Democrats say protects access to medical services that other states are restricting. (Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability, including to outsiders…

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US Supreme Court Denies Request to Block Illinois and Naperville Gun Bans

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023
An employee at Law Weapons & Supply in Naperville rearranges guns at the store on May 11, 2023. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and Illinois law banning the sale of certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and an Illinois law banning the sale of…

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Illinois Bill to Allow DACA Recipients to Become Police Officers

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023
Some Illinois municipalities already hire DACA recipients to the police force on a case-by-case basis, but a new Illinois bill will open the opportunity to the entire state. Illustration by Emily Lichty.

Amid staffing shortages in police departments across the country, a new bill in Illinois will clear the path for DACA recipients looking to become police officers. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez…

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Providers Say Illinois Set to Become Haven for Gender-Affirming Care

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023
Nurse MJ Hanlon prepares a blood pressure monitor at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. Hanlon is trans and said she doesn’t feel safe traveling to many states around Illinois.

As states around the Midwest consider and pass policies restricting access to gender-affirming care and the rights of transgender individuals, many say Illinois is moving towards becoming a haven for gender-affirming…

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Illinois House Approves Package of Reproductive Health Care Bills on Partisan Votes

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023
Illinois House Democrats continue to fight for women's rights. This week, they passed four measures including one that requires insurance coverage for medication abortion, hormone therapy, and HIV prevention medications.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Democrats approved four bills protecting reproductive health care rights Wednesday night. Senate Bill 1344 will require insurance coverage for medication abortion, hormone therapy for people…

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INTRODUCING: Equality & Pride 365 Host Committee Plus More House Dems Events

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 16, 2023
We've got some of Illinois' fiercest protectors of LGBTQ+ rights joining us at Equality & Pride 365 plus more summer fun at these upcoming House Dems events!

We’ve got some of Illinois’ fiercest protectors of LGBTQ+ rights joining us at Equality & Pride 365 plus more summer fun at these upcoming House Dems events!

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Host Committee for Equality and Pride 365 Announced

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 13, 2023
We're excited to announce our host committee for Equality & Pride 365! Join House Speaker Welch and these champions for change for our pride celebration for all.

We’re excited to announce our host committee for Equality & Pride 365! Kelly Cassidy, State Representative for the 14th District Precious Brady-Davis, Associate Regional Communications Director at Sierra Club Greg…

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  • Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Kicks off Pride Month with a Celebration for All on June 1
  • Illinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session
  • Welch Applauds Healthcare Heroes, Codifies Health Delivery Innovations as COVID Orders End
  • Illinois Democrats Say Abortion-Access Protections Are a Promise: ‘You’re safe here’
  • US Supreme Court Denies Request to Block Illinois and Naperville Gun Bans

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