Sound of the State Illinois Senate Democrats

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.

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.

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.