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Susana Mendoza has sent a letter of concern to the Postmaster General.
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Taking the fight South? Pritzker's nonprofit spends $500K in Florida — battling over abortion rightsFlorida is the fourth ballot initiative Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s nonprofit Think Big America is supporting this year. Pritzker’s group is also supporting efforts in Nevada, Arizona and Montana.
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A U.S. Supreme Court decision in an Indiana case could impact the prosecutions in Illinois and elsewhere.
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The Metro East county could become the 27th in downstate Illinois to vote on possibly seceding to form a new state. Political and legal experts believe separation is highly improbable.
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Groups also call for changes to state’s homicide reporting, cold case investigations
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The UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership, the Institute of Government and Public Affairs and the Illinois Innovation Network are co-hosting two days of presentations, discussion and networking around policy and social innovation. Interim director of the U of I Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) David Merriman, Associate Vice President at the University of Illinois System Jeannette Tamayo, and Executive Director for the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS Molly Lamb spoke to Community Voices about the many offerings during the two days.To register visit: https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/center_for_state_policy_and_leadership/conferences/cspl_events_april2024/Survey
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A new director, additional funding and hiring more workers at Illinois' child welfare agency.
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Bill would give secretary of state more power to enforce ethics laws
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants a Department of Early Childhood in his cabinet.
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Juliana Stratton is the 48th lieutenant governor of Illinois. In December 2023, the office of the Lt. Governor launched a new initiative called We Thrive, which focuses on women and financial freedom. In February 2024, Governor Pritzker announced a new initiative that focuses on maternal health care called the Birth Equity Initiative. Lt. Governor Stratton spoke to Community Voices about how Chicago shaped her life, the challenges women have faced, and how the whole state will benefit from the two new initiatives. The Lt. Governor also talks about traveling throughout the state hosting "We Chats" to hear from a variety of different women.
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Commentary on viability of third party presidential candidates and associated research
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A boy's murder is shining a spotlight on how a state panel handles domestic violence cases.