News Brief - July 15, 2025

from Sound of the State · host Illinois Senate Democrats

In this edition of the News Brief, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford unveils the new Children’s Adversity Index — a data-driven tool to help address childhood trauma across the state - while members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus voice their support for $13M in Illinois EPA funding for electric school buses to reduce emissions and improve student health. Plus, Senator Michael Hastings calls for insurance reform after State Farm’s recent rate increase news.

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