Sound of the State
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Episodes
May 21, 2024 • 4 mins
Today's update from Springfield features legislation to further protect highway workers and disabled motorists under Scott's Law, plus family counseling services and disability benefit enhancements for first responders and their families. Get those stories and more, in this edition of the News Brief.
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May 17, 2024 • 5 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus passed legislation this week to protect the DNA information of crime victims, ensure help for families struggling with utility payments, and more. Get the latest from Springfield, in this edition of the News Brief.
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May 16, 2024 • 5 mins
In this edition of the News Brief, learn about efforts by lawmakers to increase financial literacy through school curriculum, protect the health of students in our schools, and more.
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May 15, 2024 • 4 mins
Today's update from Springfield features an effort to enhance protections against workplace discrimInation, expand resources available to homeless students, and safeguard against unexpected automatic contract renewals.
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State Senator Robert Peters is joined by Anna Koeppel of the Illinois Department of Labor and Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, to discuss efforts to modernize child labor laws in Illinois through Senate Bill 3646.
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May 14, 2024 • 4 mins
State Senators Laura Fine and Mike Simmons advance legislation to improve health care outcomes for Illinoisans. Learn more, in this edition of the News Brief.
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May 13, 2024 • 6 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus advanced legislation last week to help homeowners and ensure timely access to prescriptions. Get those stories, and more, in this edition of The Majority Report.
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May 9, 2024 • 5 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus continue their work to provide better health and public safety outcomes, as well as protect reproductive rights, as the legislative session continues. Get up to date on that and more, in this edition of the News Brief.
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April 30, 2024 • 11 mins
Access to gambling is on the rise and with it has come an increase in addictive gambling behaviors. State Senator Julie Morrison sat down with Dr. Aaron Weiner, a psychologist who specializes in addiction to discuss the importance of her bill which will increase resources for people struggling with a gambling disorder.
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April 29, 2024 • 5 mins
Illinois receives a boost to its financial outlook, and a measure to aid families in getting a diagnosis of a devastating childhood disease much sooner than is currently typical passes the Senate - get those stories and more, in this edition of The Majority Report.
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April 23, 2024 • 5 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus are working to reduce barriers for professionals in Illinois, as well as protect the health of Illinois residents, with legislation that moved through the Senate this week. Catch up on those stories and more in this edition of the Majority Report.
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April 22, 2024 • 5 mins
Senator Rachel Ventura joins the Sound of the State to recognize Earth Day 2024 and discuss her ongoing legislative efforts, including Senate Bill 2781 to create a grant for local governments to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
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As lawmakers in several states work to make it harder for people seeking to start or grow their family with assisted reproductive technology, State Senators Cristina Castro, Natalie Toro and Michael Hastings joined the Sound of the State to discuss three bills they’re working on to protect and expand access to these services in Illinois.
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March 28, 2024 • 10 mins
Senator Adriane Johnson joins the Sound of the State to discuss her 30 Wonders of the 30th District project, highlighting public amenities, parks, monuments and beloved spots throughout the district.
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