Sound of the State
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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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March 20, 2024 • 3 mins
On the first full day of Spring, get in the know regarding legislation from State Senators Steve Stadelman, Dave Koehler, and Sara Feigenholtz covering election worker safety, protecting the environment, and holding financial institutions accountable for deceptive practices.
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March 19, 2024 • 9 mins
State Senators Rachel Ventura and Mike Porfirio join the Sound of the State to discuss Ventura’s new CURE Act legislation that would help veterans and those afflicted with mental illnesses.
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March 18, 2024 • 12 mins
A busy week in Springfield featured legislation to ensure clean drinking water across Illinois, improve our food supply and empower local growth and production, make sure that our school children have access to food, and more.
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March 15, 2024 • 4 mins
Senator Michael E. Hastings advocates for Illinois families looking to utilize IVF and Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford advances a measure to streamline early childhood education in the state. Those stories, plus other news from Springfield, in this edition of the News Brief.
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March 15, 2024 • 4 mins
State Senator Julie Morrison joins the Sound of the State to talk about her legislation to provide training for first responders and awareness to the public about the health information apps on many cell phones that could provide better response in emergencies.
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March 14, 2024 • 9 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus have introduced a package of legislation to improve water quality in Illinois. Learn more, plus get news from State Senators Julie Morrison, Bill Cunnigham, and Steve Stadelman, in this edition of the News Brief.
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March 13, 2024 • 7 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus have introduced legislation to combat food deserts and ensure all K-12 students have access to healthy food during the school day. Find out more about that package of bills, plus news from State Senators Cristina Castro and Robert Peters, in this edition of the News Brief.
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March 12, 2024 • 5 mins
State Senator Laura Murphy's measure to ease burdens to access for Alzheimer's treatments recently passed out of committee. Learn more about that, plus news from State Senators Steve Stadelman, Laura Ellman, and Rachel Ventura, in this edition of the News Brief.
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March 8, 2024 • 5 mins
State Senator Michael E. Hastings looks to improve access to mental health care, State Senators Dave Koehler and Doris Turner advance legislation out of committee aiming to tackle food supply growth in Illinois, and State Senator Rachel Ventura introduces legislation to legalize psilocybin for mental health care purposes. Catch up on those stories, in this edition of the News Brief.
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March 7, 2024 • 7 mins
Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford comments on public university funding in Illinois, plus legislation continues to advance from committees this week - including bills from State Senators Laura Murphy, Mike Simmons, and Lakesia Collins. Get in the know, with this edition of the News Brief.
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March 6, 2024 • 4 mins
This edition of the News Brief features legislation filed by State Senators Elgie Sims, Jr. and Julie Morrison, as well as a measure from State Senator Robert Peters to empower survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
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March 5, 2024 • 8 mins
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus applaud investments into cultural districts, as well as the state's growing film industry, and more, in this edition of the Majority Report.
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As the behavioral health workforce continues to drop and patients searching for mental health care is on the rise, State Senator Laura Fine and State Representative Lindsey LaPointe discuss the severity of the shortage and their recommendations to address statewide concerns in this episode of the Sound of the State.
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