Senate Applauded for Quick Action to Secure Voter Files CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Indivisible Chicago The Illinois Senate passed SB2273 which will protect Illinois voter data by pulling state voter data out of the national Crosscheck program. The final vote broke down along party lines 35-17 with 3 Republicans abstaining.[Read More…]
Month: February 2018
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against Foodborne Illness
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: USDA Press The long-awaited game of the year is here and whether or not your team will vie for the Lombardi Trophy, one thing holds true – there will be lots of cheers, some tears and a whole lot of food. While enjoying some of the[Read More…]
What Women Didn’t Hear from Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2018 By: Emily Imhoff Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was notable for what he didn’t say. He didn’t address any of the issues that matter to women. In Donald Trump’s America, a president doesn’t need to care[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Statement: State of the Union Addresses Opioids, Prison Reform
President Trump’s State of the Union Remarks Embrace Discredited Policies Proven to Worsen Mass Incarceration and the Overdose Crisis Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2018 By: Grant Smith and Derek Rosenfeld The following is a statement from Grant Smith, deputy director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance, in response to[Read More…]
Deputy Majority Leader Lang Delivers Democratic Response to Governor’s State of the State Address (Video)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang’s delivered the Democratic response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State address. Lang’s remarks are available here. Related Article: Full Video and Text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address