3 JUL. 2024 · This edition of the News Brief covers new laws signed this week pertaining to consumer credit protection from medical debt, special education equity, commuter safety, and more. 

2 JUL. 2024

1 JUL. 2024 · As July begins, legislation from the spring session is being considered by the governor, including an effort led by Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford to create the Department of Early Childhood. Learn more about that, and other news from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, in this edition of the Majority Report.

26 JUN. 2024 · Illinois will soon see its early childhood education care programs and services streamlined under a single state agency. Hear from Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford, as well as Senator Steve Stadelman on his newly-signed law to stimulate economic development through cutting-edge technology, in this edition of the News Brief.

12 JUN. 2024

3 JUN. 2024 · Legislative measures from the final week of the 2024 spring session are featured in this edition of the Majority Report, including bills to address maternal mortality rates and protect Illinois consumers from unwanted automatic membership renewals.

27 MAY. 2024 · The Illinois Senate concluded its 2024 spring session with members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus leading the way in passing a balanced budget prioritizing education, public safety, and more. Get details on the new budget which takes effect on July 1st, in this edition of the Majority Report.

26 MAY. 2024 · State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio join the Sound of the State to commemorate Memorial Day with reflections on their service in our nation's military, what the holiday means for them, and legislative steps Illinois has taken to assist service members, veterans, and their families during and after their service.

25 MAY. 2024

24 MAY. 2024 · As the legislative session draws to a close, get the latest on efforts to strengthen health care for Illinoisans, as well as protect workers from retaliation from employers after reporting workplace safety violations, in this edition of the News Brief.