Update: The Illinois Senate voted 46-10 June 2 to legalize sports betting in Illinois. On what was to be the last day of their spring session, Illinois lawmakers passed the Reproductive Health Act, which pro-life advocates say is among the most extreme abortion legislation in the nation. “I am so, so sad for all of […]
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Lawmakers approve legal pot in Illinois
The Illinois legislature on Friday moved to legalize recreational marijuana in a 66-47 vote in the State House. The bill now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has made legal pot a key component of his proposed budget. “Today’s outcome is disappointing, as it is a win for wealthy marijuana investors and a loss for […]
Reproductive Health Act goes to governor for his signature
In a vote May 31, the Illinois Senate approved legislation to expand abortion in the state. The Reproductive Health Act, SB 25, passed by the House May 28, now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker who has said he will sign it when it reaches his desk. Pritzker released a statement hailing the bill’s passage in […]
Bans target Roe, but not in Illinois
New abortion laws aim for high court review. But will it work? America | State legislatures in the South and Midwest have adopted a series of laws limiting abortion this year, including the nation’s most restrictive abortion law in Alabama. Meanwhile, some Illinois lawmakers continued to push what has been called the country’s most extreme […]
Marijuana opponents prep for legalization push
Illinois lawmakers returned from their spring break poised to introduce legislation to legalize marijuana use for adults. The legalization effort is supported by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who advocated it throughout his campaign and in his inaugural address. Pritzker and other legalization supporters say marijuana would bring beneficial revenue to the state, including up to $170 […]
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