News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois Legislature Passes $50B Budget with Major Investments in Education and Child Welfare
The 2023 spring legislative session came to an end in the early hours of Saturday morning after the Illinois House gave its approval to a…
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Illinois Lawmakers Passed Bills on Book Bans, Abortion Rights and Other Issues
It took more than a week longer than expected, but Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session early Saturday with a budget and hundreds…
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Bill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk
(The Center Square) – A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is now awaiting to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. …
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Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Kicks off Pride Month with a Celebration for All on June 1
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…
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Illinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session
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…
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Welch Applauds Healthcare Heroes, Codifies Health Delivery Innovations as COVID Orders End
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…
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Illinois Democrats Say Abortion-Access Protections Are a Promise: ‘You’re safe here’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and…
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US Supreme Court Denies Request to Block Illinois and Naperville Gun Bans
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…
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Illinois Bill to Allow DACA Recipients to Become Police Officers
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…
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Providers Say Illinois Set to Become Haven for Gender-Affirming Care
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…
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