Sound of the State

Illinois Senate Democrats
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Sound of the State

Follow our channel for the latest news from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    News Brief - December 19, 2024

    The Senate Human Rights Committee, led by Senator Mike Simmons, heard testimony this week on "Housing is a Human Right." Learn more, plus news from Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford and Senator Doris Turner, in this edition of the News Brief.

    5 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

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

    State Senator Dave Koehler discusses his initiative to support small farmers producing specialty crops by establishing a new grant program, which has allowed local farmers to increase their product yield and made food grown in the state more accessible to Illinoisans.

    7 min

  3. DEC 9

    Majority Report - December 9, 2024

    Legislative efforts by State Senators Robert Peters, Mike Simmons, Cristina Castro, and Karina Villa to help Illinoisans receive unpaid wages, promote the educator and childcare provider workforce, strengthen our state's performing arts industry, and further language equity in interactions with state agencies are highlighted in this edition of The Majority Report.

    6 min

  4. NOV 26

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

    State Senator Lakeisa Collins joins the Sound of the State to talk about her new law designed to improve birth outcomes through improved access to midwives, perinatal doulas, and lactation consultants.

    10 min

  5. NOV 25

    Majority Report - November 25, 2024

    Bills passed by State Senators Cristina Castro, Mattie Hunter, Lakeisa Collins, and Paul Faraci during veto session - including an effort to begin phasing out the federal subminimum wage for Illinoisans with disabilities - are highlighted in this edition of the Majority Report.

    7 min

  6. NOV 21

    News Brief - November 21, 2024

    Measures led by State Senators Mattie Hunter, Mike Simmons, and Paul Faraci to address the foster care system, educator and child care provider workforce, and mental health care access for veterans and first responders are featured in this edition of the News Brief.

    5 min

  7. OCT 30

    News Brief - October 30, 2024

    State Senator Paul Faraci has filed a bill to strengthen protections to the Mahomet Aquifer. Learn more about that story and others, in this edition of the News Brief.

    5 min

  8. OCT 21

    Senator Laura Ellman Discusses the Significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    For the month of October, the nation honors those affected by breast cancer and raises awareness to help promote early detection, treatment, and a cure. In this episode of the Sound of the State, State Senator Laura Ellman discusses the significance of this annual observance and shares her personal story about overcoming breast cancer.

    9 min
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  • Creator
    Illinois Senate Democrats
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    663
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