Day: August 1, 2017

All Star Cast of Present and Future Electeds to Share Ideas, Pass Torch

60 new Chicago Public School graduates to discuss top issues, paths to public service with current electeds Chicago IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. In an effort to encourage youth to run for office and pursue careers in public service, Mikva Challenge will host two roundtable discussions on Friday, August 4th, at[Read More…]

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Madigan and 14 Attorneys General Oppose Elimination of Critical Low-Income Energy Assistance Programs

35 Attorneys General & State Consumer Advocates Urge Congress to Expand Funding for Millions of Vulnerable Residents Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan today led a coalition of 14 other attorneys general and state consumer advocate agencies to urge members of Congress to preserve and expand Low Income[Read More…]

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Senator Cory Booker Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill, Focused on Racial Justice

‘Marijuana Justice Act’ Will End Federal Prohibition, Cut Law Enforcement Funding for States with Racially Disparate Marijuana Arrests; Bill Establishes “Community Reinvestment Fund” of $500M Aimed at Repairing Some of the Damage Done by the War on Drugs Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017.  Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation[Read More…]

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