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Expanding Access to Education with Senator Javier Cervantes

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Power From the Patio: Senator Rachel Ventura Discusses Plug-In Solar

3

Majority Report - July 6, 2026

4

News Brief - June 17, 2026

5

Senate Democrats Advocate for Housing Access and Affordability

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News Brief - May 22, 2026

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News Brief - May 21, 2026

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News Brief - May 20, 2026

9

News Brief - May 15, 2026

10

News Brief - May 14, 2026

11

Balancing Innovation and Protection in the AI Age

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Majority Report - May 4, 2026

13

News Brief - May 1, 2026

14

News Brief - April 30, 2026

15

News Brief - April 29, 2026

16

Senator Laura Murphy Discusses the Expansion of Equine Therapy Insurance Coverage

17

Every Baby Needs a Village: Championing Black Maternal Health with Senator Doris Turner

18

News Brief - March 27, 2026

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News Brief - March 26, 2026

20

Senator Willie Preston Discusses Leadership, Service, and the Legacy of Jesse White

21

Protecting Illinois Consumers in the Age of Cryptocurrency

22

Senate Democrats Respond to Governor Pritzker's Budget Address

23

Closing the Gap: Policy, Progress, and Black Health Equity

24

Senator Michael Hastings Details Efforts to Increase Transparency in Homeowners Insurance Rates

25

News Brief - January 14, 2026

26

Senator Cristina Castro: Advocating for Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities

27

Interesting New Laws in Illinois in 2026

28

Inside Illinois’ Fight for Reproductive Rights with Senator Celina Villanueva

29

Why Journalists Matter: Senator Steve Stadelman on Strengthening the First Amendment

30

Senator Cristina Castro Discusses Efforts to Support Craft Distillers in Illinois

31

Majority Report - November 17, 2025

32

News Brief - November 14, 2025

33

News Brief - November 13, 2025

34

Senator Meg Loughran Cappel Discusses the Impact of Federal Budget Decisions on Education in Illinois

35

Majority Report - November 10, 2025

36

Majority Report - October 27, 2025

37

Recognizing International Day of Climate Action with Senator Adriane Johnson

38

A Conversation on Head Start Awareness Month with Senator Kimberly A. Lightford

39

Senator Graciela Guzmán and Representative Lilian Jiménez: Ensuring Safe Schools for All

40

News Brief - September 3, 2025

41

Protecting Workers and Building Equity: A Labor Day Conversation with Senator Robert Peters

42

News Brief - August 21, 2025

43

Advocating for Sexual Assault Survivors: Removing Barriers to Care, Improving Training for Providers with Senator Julie Morrison

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News Brief - August 20, 2025

45

News Brief - August 19, 2025

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News Brief - August 14, 2025

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News Brief - August 13, 2025

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News Brief - August 12, 2025

49

News Brief - August 8, 2025

50

Celebrating the Illinois State Fair with Senator Doris Turner and Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello

51

News Brief - August 6, 2025

52

News Brief - August 5, 2025

53

From Personal Experience to Policy: Senator Lakesia Collins Fights for Maternal Equity

54

News Brief - July 29, 2025

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News Brief - July 24, 2025

56

Senator Dave Koehler Discusses the Freedom Trails Commission and Mapping Illinois' Contributions to the Underground Railroad

57

Majority Report - July 21, 2025

58

News Brief - July 15, 2025

59

Majority Report - July 14, 2025

60

Senator Graciela Guzmán: Addressing Food Insecurity on College Campuses

61

News Brief - July 2, 2025

62

News Brief - July 1, 2025

63

News Brief - June 25, 2025

64

Championing Life: Senator Christopher Belt on Organ Donation and Advocating for Donor Rights

65

Majority Report - June 23, 2025

66

Majority Report - June 10, 2025

67

Majority Report - June 4, 2025

68

News Brief - June 2, 2025

69

News Brief - June 1, 2025

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News Brief - May 31, 2025

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News Brief - May 30, 2025

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News Brief - May 29, 2025

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News Brief - May 28, 2025

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Majority Report - May 27, 2025

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News Brief - May 21, 2025

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Majority Report - May 20, 2025

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News Brief - May 20, 2025

78

News Brief - May 19, 2025

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Majority Report - May 12, 2025

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Majority Report - May 5, 2025

81

News Brief - May 2, 2025

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News Brief - May 1, 2025

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News Brief - April 30, 2025

84

Majority Report - April 28, 2025

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Majority Report - April 21, 2025

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Majority Report - April 14, 2025

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News Brief - April 10, 2025

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Majority Report - April 7, 2025

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Majority Report - March 31, 2025

90

News Brief - March 19, 2025

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News Brief - March 6, 2025

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News Brief - March 5, 2025

93

Honoring the Impact of the Pullman Porters in American Labor History

94

News Brief - February 21, 2025

95

Majority Report - February 21, 2025

96

Karina's Law: Protecting Survivors & Strengthening Justice

97

Majority Report - February 10, 2025

98

News Brief - February 7, 2025

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News Brief - February 6, 2025

100

Senator Robert Peters Highlights African Americans in Illinois Labor History

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News Brief - February 5, 2025

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News Brief - January 30, 2025

103

Majority Report - January 29, 2025

104

News Brief - January 22, 2025

105

News Brief - January 17, 2025

106

It's Your Flag: Senator Doris Turner Discusses the Public Vote on a New Illinois Flag

107

News Brief - January 14, 2025

108

Majority Report - January 13, 2025

109

Get to Know Senator Graciela Guzmán

110

News Brief - January 7, 2025

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News Brief - January 6, 2025

112

News Brief - January 3, 2025

113

Interesting New Laws in Illinois for 2025

114

News Brief - December 19, 2024

115

Senator Dave Koehler Discusses Efforts to Increase Locally Grown Food Infrastructure in Illinois

116

Majority Report - December 9, 2024

117

Senator Lakeisa Collins Discusses Efforts to Improve Birth Experiences and Postpartum Care

118

Majority Report - November 25, 2024

119

News Brief - November 21, 2024

120

News Brief - October 30, 2024

121

Senator Laura Ellman Discusses the Significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

122

Senator Mark Walker Discusses Support in Illinois for Indigenous Communities

123

Majority Report - October 7, 2024

124

Senator Cristina Catro and Representative Margaret Croke Discuss IVF and Assistive Reproductive Health Protection in Illinois

125

News Brief - September 20, 2024

126

Majority Report - September 16, 2024

127

Majority Report - September 9, 2024

128

News Brief - September 6, 2024

129

Majority Report - August 26, 2024

130

News Brief - August 23, 2024

131

News Brief - August 21, 2024

132

Senator Dave Koehler Discusses First in the Nation Steps to Protect Child Influencers

133

Majority Report - August 20, 2024

134

News Brief - August 15, 2024

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News Brief - August 14, 2024

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News Brief - August 13, 2024

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Majority Report - August 12, 2024

138

News Brief - August 8, 2024

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News Brief - August 7, 2024

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News Brief - August 6, 2024

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News Brief - July 31, 2024

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News Brief - July 30, 2024

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News Brief - July 25, 2024

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News Brief - July 24, 2024

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News Brief - July 23, 2024

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News Brief - July 22, 2024

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News Brief - July 19, 2024

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News Brief - July 17, 2024

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News Brief - July 16, 2024

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Majority Report - July 16, 2024

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News Brief - July 12, 2024

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News Brief - July 11, 2024

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News Brief - July 10, 2024

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Majority Report - July 9, 2024

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News Brief - July 3, 2024

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News Brief - July 2, 2024

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Majority Report - July 1, 2024

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News Brief - June 26, 2024

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News Brief - June 12, 2024

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Majority Report - June 3, 2024

161

Majority Report - May 27, 2024

162

Commemorating Memorial Day with State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio

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News Brief - May 25, 2024

164

News Brief - May 24, 2024

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News Brief - May 23, 2024

166

Senators Dave Koehler and Doris Turner Discuss the Underground Railroad Task Force

167

News Brief - May 22, 2024

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News Brief - May 21, 2024

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Majority Report - May 20, 2024

170

News Brief - May 17, 2024

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News Brief - May 16, 2024

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News Brief - May 15, 2024

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Balancing Protection and Opportunity: Senator Robert Peters Discusses Efforts to Modernize Child Labor Laws

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News Brief - May 14, 2024

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Majority Report - May 13, 2024

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News Brief - May 9, 2024

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Majority Report - May 6, 2024

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News Brief - May 3, 2024

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News Brief - May 2, 2024

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News Brief - May 1, 2024

181

Senator Julie Morrison Discusses Efforts to Combat Problem Gambling in Illinois

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Majority Report - April 29, 2024

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Majority Report - April 23, 2024

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Celebrating Earth Day with Senator Rachel Ventura

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Majority Report - April 15, 2024

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News Brief - April 12, 2024

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News Brief - April 11, 2024

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News Brief - April 10, 2024

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Senators Cristina Castro, Michael Hastings, and Natalie Toro Discuss Expanding IVF Access in Illinois

190

Senator Adriane Johnson: The 30 Wonders of the 30th District

191

News Brief - March 22, 2024

192

News Brief - March 20, 2024

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Senators Rachel Ventura and Mike Porfirio Discuss the CURE Act

194

Majority Report - March 18, 2024

195

News Brief - March 15, 2024

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Senator Julie Morrison Discusses New Training for First Responders

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News Brief - March 14, 2024

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News Brief - March 13, 2024

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News Brief - March 12, 2024

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Majority Report - March 11, 2024

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News Brief - March 8, 2024

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News Brief - March 7, 2024

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News Brief - March 6, 2024

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Majority Report - March 5, 2024

205

Senator Laura Fine and Representative Lindsey LaPointe Discuss Illinois’ Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage

206

News Brief - February 28, 2024

207

Illinois Senate Democrats Respond to Governor Pritzker's Budget Proposal

208

News Brief - February 21, 2024

209

Get to Know State Senator Natalie Toro

210

Majority Report - February 19, 2024

211

News Brief - February 16, 2024

212

Senator Doris Turner and Dr. Gina Lathan Discuss the Black Experience Along Route 66

213

Majority Report - February 12, 2024

214

News Brief - February 9, 2024

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News Brief - February 8, 2024

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News Brief - February 7, 2024

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Majority Report - February 6, 2024

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Preserving Reproductive Trust: Koehler Discusses Fertility Protections for Illinois Families

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News Brief - February 1, 2024

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Majority Report - January 29, 2024

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News Brief - January 25, 2024

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Majority Report - January 24, 2024

223

Senator Willie Preston Details Efforts to Ban Dangerous Food Additives in Illinois

224

Shadowing a State Senator: Senator Doris Turner with Chatham Glenwood HS Senior Camdyn Wood-Morris

225

News Brief - January 18, 2024

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Majority Report - January 17, 2024

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News Brief - January 11, 2024

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Majority Report - January 9, 2024

229

Senator Mike Halpin Discusses Higher Education in Illinois

230

News Brief - January 5, 2024

231

Top New Laws for 2024

232

Majority Report - December 18, 2023

233

Majority Report - December 12, 2023

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Majority Report - December 4, 2023

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News Brief - November 30, 2023

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Majority Report - November 20, 2023

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Majority Report - November 14, 2023

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News Brief - November 14, 2023

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News Brief - November 8, 2023

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News Brief - October 26, 2023

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News Brief - October 19, 2023

242

Majority Report - October 17, 2023

243

Majority Report - October 10, 2023

244

Senator Laura Murphy Discusses the Prevention of Book Banning in Illinois

245

Majority Report - September 26, 2023

246

Senator Laura Fine Discusses National Suicide Prevention Month

247

News Brief - September 22, 2023

248

Majority Report - September 18, 2023

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News Brief - September 13, 2023

250

Senator Doris Turner Highlights Black Business Month with 48th District Business Owner Corrinne Campbell

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Majority Report - August 28, 2023

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News Brief - August 24, 2023

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News Brief - August 23, 2023

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Majority Report - August 22, 2023

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Majority Report - August 16, 2023

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News Brief - August 16, 2023

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News Brief - August 9, 2023

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Majority Report - August 7, 2023

259

Senator Mike Halpin Discusses a New Law to Save Families on the Cost of EpiPens

260

News Brief - August 4, 2023

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News Brief - August 3, 2023

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News Brief - August 2, 2023

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News Brief - August 1, 2023

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Majority Report - July 31, 2023

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Majority Report - July 24, 2023

266

State Senators Robert Peters and Elgie Sims, Jr. React to Supreme Court Decision on Cash Bail

267

Majority Report - July 13, 2023

268

Majority Report - June 26, 2023

269

Majority Report - June 21, 2023

270

Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas Reflects on Her Time in the Senate with Senator Omar Aquino

271

Senator Robert Peters and State Representatives Ammons and Collins Discuss Juneteenth

272

News Brief - June 14, 2023

273

News Brief - June 13, 2023

274

Majority Report - June 12, 2023

275

Majority Report - June 5, 2023

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News Brief - June 2, 2023

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Majority Report - May 30, 2023

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News Brief - May 25, 2023

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News Brief - May 24, 2023

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News Brief - May 23, 2023

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Majority Report - May 22, 2023

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News Brief - May 20, 2023

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News Brief - May 19, 2023

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News Brief - May 18, 2023

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News Brief - May 17, 2023

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Majority Report - May 15, 2023

287

News Brief - May 12, 2023

288

Senator Dave Koehler Discusses Efforts to Highlight the Underground Railroad's Illinois Routes

289

Majority Report - May 8, 2023

290

Senators Pacione-Zayas and Villivalam Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Child Care in Illinois

291

News Brief - May 4, 2023

292

News Brief - May 3, 2023

293

Majority Report - May 1, 2023

294

Majority Report - April 25, 2023

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News Brief - April 21, 2023

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News Brief - April 20, 2023

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News Brief - April 19, 2023

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Majority Report - April 17, 2023

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Majority Report - April 10, 2023

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Majority Report - April 3, 2023

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News Brief - March 29, 2023

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Majority Report - March 27, 2023

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New Member Monday - Senator Willie Preston

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News Brief - March 24, 2023

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Majority Report - March 20, 2023

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New Member Monday - Senator Mary Edly-Allen

307

Majority Report - March 13, 2023

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Protecting the Interests of Youth Influencers with Senator Dave Koehler

309

News Brief - March 9, 2023

310

Majority Report - March 6, 2023

311

New Member Monday - Senator Mike Halpin

312

News Brief - March 3, 2020

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New Member Monday - Senator Rachel Ventura

314

Majority Report - February 27, 2023

315

Senators Adriane Johnson and Willie Preston on Black History Month

316

News Brief - February 23, 2023

317

Majority Report - February 17, 2023

318

Illinois Senate Democrats React to Governor Pritzker's FY2024 Budget Proposal

319

Majority Report - February 14, 2023

320

Senator Omar Aquino Highlights Eligibility Expansion for the Earned Income Tax Credit

321

News Brief - February 8, 2023

322

Senator Cristina Castro and the Sierra Club Discuss Efforts to Reduce Illinois' Carbon Footprint

323

Majority Report - February 6, 2023

324

Senator Ann Gillespie Introduces a New Scholarship Opportunity for Social Workers

325

Majority Report - January 30, 2023

326

Talking Capitol Constuction with the Office of the Architect of the Capitol

327

Previewing the 103rd General Assembly with Senate President Don Harmon

328

News Brief - January 25, 2023

329

Recognizing International Education Day with Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford

330

Majority Report - January 23, 2023

331

Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Celina Villanueva Discuss the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

332

Majority Report - January 17, 2023

333

State Senator Doris Turner and Teresa Haley of the Springfield and Illinois NAACP Discuss Civil Rights in Illinois

334

State Senator Celina Villanueva Discusses Efforts to Ensure Access to Menstrual Products for IDOC Inmates

335

Interesting New Laws for 2023

336

Get to Know Senator Javier Cervantes

337

Recognizing Seasonal Depression Awareness Month with Senator Karina Villa

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Recognizing National Human Rights Month with Senator Celina Villanueva

339

Majority Report - December 5, 2022

340

News Brief - December 1, 2022

341

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and Senator Adriane Johnson Discuss the Legacy of Rosa Parks

342

Recognizing National Women Support Women Day with Senators Laura Fine and Cristina Pacione-Zayas

343

Senator Sara Feigenholtz Discusses National Adoption Month and Her Experiences as an Adoptee

344

Recognizing Transgender Awareness Week with Senator Mike Simmons

345

Senator Celina Villanueva on the Breast Pump Tax Exemption

346

Senator Laura Fine and Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Discuss the Drug Take Back Act

347

Senator Mattie Hunter and Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth Discuss the CROWN Act

348

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford on Easing Burdens for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren

349

Recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Senator Robert Peters

350

Senator Linda Holmes and the Humane Society Discuss Efforts to Protect Your Investment in Family Pets and Stop Puppy Mills

351

Majority Report - October 17, 2022

352

News Brief - October 14, 2022

353

Senators Cristina Castro and Cristina Pacione-Zayas Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

354

Recognizing National Coming Out Day with Senator Mike Simmons

355

Majority Report - October 10, 2022

356

Senators Elgie Sims, Jr. and Robert Peters Discuss SAFE-T Act Misinformation

357

News Brief - September 28, 2022

358

Senators Karina Villa and Celina Villanueva Discuss Healthcare in the Community in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month

359

Senator Celina Villanueva Discusses Newborn Screening Awareness Month

360

Recognizing Hunger Action Month and Addressing Food Insecurity with Senators Julie Morrison and Mattie Hunter

361

Majority Report - September 19, 2022

362

News Brief - September 16, 2022

363

Recognizing National Concussion Awareness Day with Senator Napoleon Harris

364

Majority Report - September 12, 2022

365

Senator Melinda Bush Discusses the Support Through Loss Act and Empowering Young People in Politics

366

News Brief - September 8, 2022

367

News Brief - September 7, 2022

368

Senator Adriane Johnson and the Illinois Environmental Council Discuss Coal Ash Cleanup Efforts

369

News Brief - September 2, 2022

370

Majority Report - August 29, 2022

371

Recognizing Women's Equality Day with Senator Linda Holmes

372

Majority Report - August 22, 2022

373

Senators Christopher Belt and Doris Turner on the Importance of After School Programs

374

News Brief - August 19, 2022

375

Senator Patricia Van Pelt Discusses Efforts to Reduce the State's DNA Kit Backlog

376

Senator Robert Peters on Improved Accessibility to State of Illinois Facilities

377

Senator Laura Murphy Discusses Efforts to Increase Access to Libraries for Children

378

News Brief - July 20, 2022

379

Senator Laura Fine and the Department of Human Services Discuss the New 9-8-8 Crisis Hotline

380

Majority Report - July 18, 2022

381

Senator Michael Hastings Discusses Relief for Illinois Families

382

Building the Microchip Industry in Illinois with the MICRO Act

383

News Brief - July 6, 2022

384

Senator Scott Bennett Discusses Student Mental Health

385

Celebrating Pride Month

386

Celebrating Women in Engineering with Senator Ellman and Senator Glowiak Hilton

387

Recognizing Juneteenth with Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford

388

How's It Going? Senator Villivalam Joins Senator Villa for a Casual Conversation

389

News Brief - June 14, 2022

390

Majority Report - June 13, 2022

391

News Brief - June 10, 2022

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News Brief - June 9, 2022

393

State Senator Doris Turner Discusses Efforts to Strengthen DCFS Caseworker Safety

394

News Brief - June 7, 2022

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News Brief - June 3, 2022

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News Brief - June 2, 2022

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News Brief - June 1, 2022

398

State Senator Mattie Hunter Discusses Efforts to Solve Missing and Murdered Women Cases in Chicago

399

Recognizing Memorial Day with State Senators Tony Munoz and Michael Hastings

400

News Brief - May 27, 2022

401

State Senator Cristina Castro Discusses Efforts to Improve Maternal Health in Illinois

402

Marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with State Senator Ram Villivalam

403

Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month with State Senator Laura Fine and Heather O'Donnell

404

News Brief - May 19, 2022

405

State Senator Steve Stadelman Welcomes Additional Electronic Resources for Abuse Survivors in Illinois

406

News Brief - May 18, 2022

407

Recognizing National Police Week with State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel

408

Majority Report - May 16, 2022

409

News Brief - May 12, 2022

410

Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month with State Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Laura Fine

411

Majority Report - May 9, 2022

412

State Senator Celina Villanueva Discusses the Power of Community Organizing

413

Recognizing National Foster Care Month with State Senator Robert Peters

414

Illinois Senate Democrats React to Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion

415

Recognizing International Firefighters Day with State Senator Robert Martwick

416

Majority Report - May 2, 2022

417

Majority Report - April 25, 2021

418

News Brief - April 21, 2022

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Majority Report - April 18, 2022

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News Brief - April 14, 2022

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Majority Report - April 12, 2022

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News Brief - April 9, 2022

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News Brief - April 8, 2022

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News Brief - April 6, 2022

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News Brief - April 5, 2022

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Majority Report - April 4, 2022

427

Senator Jacqueline Collins Discusses Easing a Burden for Grieving Famililes of Gunfire Victims

428

News Brief - March 31, 2022

429

Majority Report - March 28, 2022

430

News Brief - March 25, 2022

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News Brief - March 24, 2022

432

Majority Report - March 21, 2022

433

Spotlight on National Social Worker Month with Senator Karina Villa

434

Majority Report - March 15, 2022

435

Senators Ram Villivalam and Doris Turner Discuss the Mobile Musem of Tolerance

436

Senator Celina Villanueva Discusses Easing Financial Burdens for Mothers

437

Senator Christopher Belt Discusses National School Breakfast Week and Nutrition in Schools

438

Majority Report - March 7, 2022

439

Senator Laura Murphy Discusses Higher Education in Illinois

440

Majority Report - February 28, 2022

441

Senator Pacione-Zayas Discusses Early Childhood Education

442

News Brief - February 24, 2022

443

Senate President Don Harmon: "All I Needed to Know..."

444

Majority Report - February 21, 2022

445

The Importance of Improving Broadband Access in Illinois with Senator Dave Koehler

446

News Brief - February 18, 2022

447

News Brief - February 17, 2022

448

Senator Napoleon Harris Discusses Improvements to Telehealth Access in Illinois

449

Majority Report - February 14, 2022

450

News Brief - February 11, 2022

451

Senator Robert Peters Discusses the Legacy of Timuel Black and Uplifting Black History Month

452

News Brief - February 10, 2022

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News Brief - February 9, 2022

454

Senator Martwick Discusses National Heart Health Month

455

Majority Report - February 7, 2022

456

Majority Report - January 31, 2022

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News Brief - January 27, 2022

458

Recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day

459

News Brief - January 26, 2022

460

Majority Report - January 24, 2022

461

Senator Bush and Illinois Environmental Council Discuss Efforts to Ensure Clean Drinking Water in Illinois

462

News Brief - January 20, 2022

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Majority Report - January 17, 2022

464

Remembering Betty White on Betty White Day

465

Majority Report - January 10, 2022

466

News Brief - January 6, 2022

467

Interesting New Laws for 2022

468

Majority Report - December 20, 2021

469

Majority Report - December 13, 2021

470

Senator Sara Feigenholtz Discusses Tourism and Hospitality Industry Recovery

471

Majority Report - December 6, 2021

472

Senator Steve Stadelman Discusses the Future of Electric Vehicle Production in Illinois

473

Senator Laura Fine and NAMI Illinois Discuss Mental Health

474

News Brief - November 17, 2021

475

Majority Report - November 15, 2021

476

How's It Going? Senator Hastings Joins Senator Loughran Cappel for a Casual Conversation

477

Majority Report - November 8, 2021

478

Majority Report - November 2, 2021

479

News Brief - October 28, 2021

480

News Brief - October 27, 2021

481

Majority Report - October 25, 2021

482

News Brief - October 21, 2021

483

Majority Report - October 8, 2021

484

News Brief - October 6, 2021

485

Welcome to Central Illinois: A Podcast for Travelers

486

Majority Report - October 4, 2021

487

Majority Report - September 27, 2021

488

Majority Report - September 20, 2021

489

News Brief - September 15, 2021

490

Majority Report - September 10, 2021

491

Majority Report - September 3, 2021

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News Brief - September 3, 2021

493

News Brief - September 2, 2021

494

Majority Report - August 30, 2021

495

New Laws from Senator Adriane Johnson Improve Insurance Coverage for Cancer Screenings

496

News Brief - August 25, 2021

497

News Brief - August 24, 2021

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Majority Report - August 23, 2021

499

News Brief - August 20, 2021

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News Brief - August 19, 2021

501

News Brief - August 18, 2021

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News Brief - August 17, 2021

503

State Senator Laura Murphy Discusses New Road Safety Law

504

Majority Report - August 16, 2021

505

State Senators Celina Villanueva and Ram Villivalam Discuss Human Rights Issues in Illinois

506

News Brief - August 10, 2021

507

News Brief - August 9, 2021

508

Majority Report - August 9, 2021

509

Senator Ram Villivalam Discusses the TEAACH Act

510

News Brief - August 5, 2021

511

News Brief - August 3, 2021

512

Majority Report - August 2, 2021

513

News Brief - August 2, 2021

514

Illinois Senate Democrats Highlight New Education Laws

515

News Brief - July 28, 2021

516

News Brief - July 27, 2021

517

Majority Report - July 26, 2021

518

Senators Bennett and Joyce Discuss Agriculture in Illinois

519

Majority Report - July 19, 2021

520

News Brief - July 14, 2021

521

News Brief - July 13, 2021

522

News Brief - June 28, 2021

523

State Senator Robert Martwick Gives Update on Elected Chicago School Board

524

News Brief - June 23, 2021

525

News Brief - June 17, 2021

526

State Senator Robert Martwick Discusses Plan for Elected Chicago School Board

527

News Brief - June 2, 2021

528

News Brief - June 1, 2021

529

News Brief - May 31, 2021

530

News Brief - May 29, 2021

531

News Brief - May 28, 2021

532

News Brief - May 28, 2021 (Early Edition)

533

News Brief - May 27, 2021

534

News Brief - May 26, 2021

535

State Senator Patricia Van Pelt Discusses SB920

536

News Brief - May 24, 2021

537

News Brief - May 21, 2021

538

News Brief - May 20, 2021

539

News Brief - May 19, 2021

540

News Brief - May 14, 2021

541

News Brief - May 13, 2021

542

Get to Know State Senator Doris Turner

543

News Brief - April 22, 2021

544

State Senator Laura Fine Discusses SB579

545

News Brief - April 16, 2021

546

State Senator Julie Morrison Discusses SB1905

547

Get to Know State Senator Mike Simmons

548

State Senator Cristina Castro Discusses SB513

549

Senator Steve Stadelman Discusses Proposed Local Journalism Task Force

550

News Brief - March 26, 2021

551

State Senator Mattie Hunter Discusses SB1846

552

News Brief - March 25, 2021

553

News Brief - March 24, 2021

554

Get to Know State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel

555

News Brief - March 22, 2021

556

News Brief - March 19, 2021

557

News Brief - March 18, 2021

558

News Brief - March 17, 2021

559

Get to Know State Senator John Connor

560

News Brief - March 15, 2021

561

Get to Know State Senator Adriane Johnson

562

News Brief - March 12, 2021

563

News Brief - March 11, 2021

564

News Brief - March 10, 2021

565

News Brief - March 9, 2021

566

Leader Lightford Celebrates Signing of Education and Workforce Development Pillar Legislation

567

Illinois Senate Democrats React to Governor Pritzker's Address

568

Majority Report - Week of February 2, 2021

569

News Brief - February 3, 2021

570

News Brief - January 28, 2021

571

News Brief - January 13, 2021 (Early Edition)

572

News Brief - January 12, 2021

573

Daily News Brief - December 17, 2020

574

Majority Report - December 14, 2020

575

Senator Patrick Joyce and Dr Michael Anderson Discuss Pandemic Healthcare Challenges

576

Daily News Brief - October 22, 2020

577

Daily News Brief - October 20, 2020

578

The Majority Report - October 19, 2020

579

Daily News Brief - October 19, 2020

580

Daily News Brief - October 8, 2020

581

Daily News Brief - October 7, 2020

582

Majority Report - October 6, 2020

583

Weekend News Brief - September 26, 2020

584

Daily News Brief - September 23, 2020

585

Daily News Brief - September 22, 2020

586

Majority Report - September 21, 2020

587

Majority Report - September 14, 2020

588

Daily News Brief - September 2, 2020

589

Majority Report - August 31, 2020

590

Weekend News Brief - August 29, 2020

591

Daily News Brief - August 28, 2020

592

Daily News Brief - August 27, 2020

593

Daily News Brief - August 26, 2020

594

Majority Report - August 24, 2020

595

Weekend News Brief - August 23, 2020

596

Majority Report - August 17, 2020

597

Weekend News Brief - August 8, 2020

598

Daily News Brief - July 29, 2020

599

Daily News Brief - July 24, 2020

600

Daily News Brief - July 16, 2020

601

Daily News Brief - July 15, 2020

602

Daily News Brief - July 14, 2020

603

The Majority Report - July 13, 2020

604

Weekend News Brief - July 11, 2020

605

Daily News Brief - July 10, 2020

606

Daily News Brief - July 9, 2020

607

Daily News Brief - July 8, 2020

608

The Majority Report - July 6, 2020

609

Weekend News Brief - 4th of July

610

Daily News Brief - July 2, 2020

611

Daily News Brief - July 1, 2020

612

Daily News Brief - June 30, 2020

613

Majority Report - June 29, 2020

614

Daily News Brief - June 26, 2020

615

Police Reform Podcast

616

Daily News Brief - June 25, 2020

617

Daily News Brief - June 23, 2020

618

The Majority Report - June 22, 2020

619

Weekend News Brief - June 20, 2020

620

Daily News Brief - June 19, 2020

621

Daily News Brief - June 17, 2020

622

Daily News Brief - June 16, 2020

623

Senator Sims NAMI Chicago Senior Virtual Town Hall

624

Weekend News Brief - June 13, 2020

625

Daily News Brief - June 11, 2020

626

Senator Ann Gillespie Town Hall with Representative Mark Walker

627

Daily News Brief - June 9, 2020

628

Weekend News Brief - June 6, 2020

629

Sen Sims NAMI Virtual Town Hall for Parents

630

Daily News Brief - June 5, 2020

631

Daily News Brief - June 4, 2020

632

Daily News Brief - June 2, 2020

633

The Majority Report - June 1, 2020

634

Senator Sims NAMI Chicago Youth Virtual Town Hall

635

Weekend News Brief - May 30, 2020

636

Daily News Brief - May 29, 2020

637

Daily News Brief - May 28, 2020

638

The Majority Report - May 25, 2020

639

Daily News Brief - May 24, 2020

640

Daily News Brief - May 23, 2020

641

Daily News Brief - May 22, 2020

642

Daily News Brief - May 21, 2020

643

Daily News Brief - May 20, 2020

644

Daily News Brief - May 19, 2020

645

The Majority Report - May 18, 2020

646

Weekend News Brief - May 16, 2020

647

Daily News Brief - May 15, 2020

648

Daily News Brief - May 14, 2020

649

Daily News Brief - May 13, 2020

650

Daily News Brief - May 12, 2020

651

The Majority Report - May 11, 2020

652

Senator Steans and Representative Cassidy Virtual Town Hall

653

Weekend News Brief - May 9, 2020

654

Daily News Brief - May 8, 2020

655

Daily News Brief - May 7, 2020

656

Daily News Brief - May 6, 2020

657

Daily News Brief - May 5, 2020

658

The Majority Report - May 4, 2020

659

Weekend News Brief - May 2, 2020

660

Senator Peters COVID-19 Podcast

661

Daily News Brief - May 1, 2020

662

Daily News Brief - April 30, 2020

663

Senator Fine COVID-19 NAMI Discussion

664

Daily News Brief - April 29, 2020

665

Daily News Brief - April 28, 2020

666

The Majority Report - April 27, 2020

667

Weekend News Brief - April 24, 2020

668

The Majority Report - April 20, 2020

669

The Majority Report - April 13, 2020

670

The Majority Report - April 6, 2020

671

The Majority Report - March 30, 2020

672

The Majority Report - March 23, 2020

673

The Majority Report - March 16, 2020

674

Senator Martwick and Senator Villivalam COVID-19 Facebook Live

675

The Majority Report - March 9, 2020

676

Illinois County Fair Queen Kelsi Kessler Addresses Illinois Senate

677

Illinois State FFA President Gage Miller Addresses Illinois Senate

678

The Majority Report - March 2, 2020

679

Senator Jacqueline Collins Recognizes Katherine Johnson

680

The Majority Report - February 24, 2020

681

The Majority Report - February 10, 2020

682

Get to Know State Senator Celina Villanueva

683

The Majority Report - February 3, 2020

684

Senate President Don Harmon Makes Opening Speech to the Illinois Senate

685

The Majority Report - January 13, 2020

686

The Majority Report - January 6, 2020

687

Senate Showcase - 2019 Year in Review

688

The Majority Report - December 16, 2019

689

The Majority Report - December 9, 2019

690

The Majority Report - November 18, 2019

691

Consul General of India, Chicago, Shri Sudhakar Dalela Addresses Illinois Senate

692

State Senator Andy Manar Welcomes Pana High School Solar Car Team to Senate

693

The Majority Report - October 25, 2019

694

Senate Showcase - Senator Bennett Veto and Spring Session Preview

695

Senate Showcase - Senator Gillespie - 2019 Session Review

696

The Majority Report - October 21, 2019

697

The Majority Report - October 7, 2019

698

Senate Showcase - Senator Andy Manar Discusses Efforts to Cap Insulin Costs in Illinois

699

The Majority Report - September 30, 2019

700

The Majority Report - September 16, 2019

701

The Majority Report - September 9, 2019

702

The Majority Report - September 3, 2019

703

The Majority Report - August 26, 2019

704

The Majority Report - August 19, 2019

705

Senate Showcase - Get to Know Senator Robert Martwick

706

The Majority Report - August 12, 2019

707

State Senator Cristina Castro Celebrates the Signing of Equal Pay Legislation

708

The Majority Report - July 29, 2019

709

The Majority Report - July 22, 2019

710

The Majority Report - July 15, 2019

711

The Majority Report - July 8, 2019

712

The Majority Report - July 1, 2019

713

The Majority Report - June 24, 2019

714

The Majority Report - June 10, 2019

715

The Majority Report - June 3, 2019

716

The Majority Report - May 27, 2019

717

Senate Showcase - Senator Melinda Bush Discusses Legislation Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

718

The Majority Report - May 20, 2019

719

The Majority Report - May 13, 2019

720

The Majority Report - May 6, 2019

721

Senate Showcase - Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis in Illinois with Senator Heather Steans

722

Consul General of Australia in Chicago Addresses the Illinois Senate

723

Senate Showcase - Senator Hutchinson Argues on Behalf of Working Families as the Senate Advances the Fair Tax

724

Senate Showcase - The "KIDS Act" with Senator Cristina Castro

725

Consul General of China in Chicago Zhao Jian Addresses the Illinois Senate

726

Spotlight on the Fair Tax with Senator Don Harmon

727

The Majority Report - April 29, 2019

728

The Majority Report - April 22, 2019

729

The Majority Report - April 15, 2019

730

Week in Review - April 12, 2019

731

Senator Villivalam Leads the Charge Against Local Right-to-Work Zones

732

Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot Addresses the Illinois Senate

733

Senator Manar Discusses Further Efforts to Address Illinois Teacher Shortage

734

The Majority Report - April 8, 2019

735

Senator Lightford Addresses the Need for an Accurate 2020 Census

736

Senator Koehler Discusses Electric Co-Ops

737

Senator Koehler Recognizes Easter Seals for Its 100th Anniversary

738

Senator Hutchinson Recognizes the 2019 Pay Equity Day

739

Senator Belt Welcomes the IHSA Class 4A Basketball Champion Belleville West to the Senate

740

Senator Belt Welcomes the IHSA Class 3A Basketball Champion East St Louis to the Senate

741

The Majority Report - April 1, 2019

742

Senator Ann Gillespie Reflects on Illinois' Role in Women's Suffrage

743

Senator Crowe Calls for Increased Use of Illinois Steel

744

Senator Crowe Recognizes Leaders of 56th District Steelworkers

745

Senator Manar Applauds Fair Tax Proposal, Challenges Opponents to Bring Their Ideas to Table

746

Senator Harmon: "Fair Tax has broad public support."

747

Senator Toi Hutchinson: "Saying no to the fair tax hurts the most vulnerable in Illinois."

748

Democratic Lawmaker Fair Tax Press Conference

749

The Majority Report - March 25, 2019

750

Sen Harmon Champions the Accomplishments of Moms Demand Action at Springfield Rally

751

Sen Stadelman Welcomes Illinois State County Fair Queen Alexi Bladel to the Illinois Senate

752

The Majority Report - March 18, 2019

753

Sen Hunter Reads a Letter from Students in Her District During Debate on Tobacco 21

754

The Majority Report - March 11, 2019

755

The Majority Report - March 4, 2019

756

The Majority Report - February 25, 2019

757

Sen Lightford Applauds Gov JB Pritzker's Signing of the $15 Minimum Wage in Illinois

758

The Majority Report - February 11, 2019

759

The Majority Report - February 4, 2019

760

The Majority Report - January 22, 2019

761

The Majority Report - January 14, 2019

762

The Majority Report - December 24, 2018

763

The Majority Report - December 17, 2018

764

The Majority Report - December 3, 2018

765

The Majority Report - November 26, 2018

766

The Majority Report - November 19, 2018

767

The Majority Report - November 12, 2018

768

The Majority Report - November 5, 2018

769

The Majority Report - October 22, 2018

770

The Majority Report - October 15, 2018

771

The Majority Report - October 8, 2018

772

The Majority Report - October 1, 2018

773

The Majority Report - September 24, 2018

774

The Majority Report - September 17, 2018

775

The Majority Report - September 4, 2018

776

The Majority Report - August 27, 2018

777

The Majority Report - August 20, 2018

778

The Majority Report - August 6, 2018

779

The Majority Report - July 16, 2018