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Joyce Urges People to Test Their Homes for Deadly Gas During Radon Action Month

Silence DoGood - January 24, 2023

This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas comes from the natural breakdown of the soil, and it enters buildings through small cracks in the foundation, sump pits, crawl spaces, floor drains and more. #radon

Health

Rep. Moeller, Colleagues Promote Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois for January

Silence DoGood - January 11, 2023

Cervical cancer affects 13,000 American women year, often in the prime of their lives, and 4,000 of them die. #cervicalcancer

Politics

‘See You in Court,’ Illinois Senate President says as Chamber Passes Gun Ban

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - January 10, 2023

“You’ve got to know that the actions that you are taking right now are tyrannous,” Bailey said. “You also must know that I and millions of other gun owners in this state will not comply.” #guncontrol

Health

Bill Contains Legal Protections for Providers, Out-of-State Patients

Hannah Meisel | Capitol News Illinois - January 9, 2023

Insurance plans regulated by the state would be required to cover abortion medications typically used up to about 10 weeks of pregnancy, in addition to gender-affirming medications like hormones... #abortion

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Illinois Legislators to get Raises After Pritzker Signs $1.7 Billion Spending Bill

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - January 9, 2023

Now with the governor’s approval, starting with the 103rd General Assembly that begins Jan. 11, the base pay for part-time state legislators will increase to $85,000. #illinois #illinoisbudget

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Debate Continues in Illinois Over Interest Rates on Pawnbroker Loans

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - January 4, 2023

Kelly Swisher, president of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association, told The Center Square the measure will hurt those in need of short-term money. #pawn

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OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (December 2022)

Senator Partick Joyce - December 22, 2022

After running and winning re-election in November, we turned right around and had a busy veto session in Springfield. #patrickjoyce

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Governor Pritzker Signs Historic Unemployment Insurance Agreement

Silence DoGood - December 9, 2022

This is the third significant contribution to the outstanding loan balance, which increased significantly after the fund was forced to borrow $4.5 billion in federal funds to provide relief to workers unemployed due to COVID-19. #unemployment

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IL Freedom Caucus calls on Legislative Colleagues to Remember their Oath to Protect not Attack the Constitution

Silence DoGood - December 5, 2022

"Instead of attacking the rights of honest citizens, we call on our colleagues to fulfill their oath of office by standing up for our Constitution even the parts of that document they don’t like.” #guncontrol

Politics

IL Freedom Caucus: Ill-Named SAFE-T Act Makes Illinois Communities Less Safe

Silence DoGood - December 2, 2022

The SAFE-T act now includes provisions to allow criminals charged before the effective date on Jan. 1st to be charged under the new SAFE-T Act rules. #safe-tact

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