Sound of the State

New Member Monday - Senator Mary Edly-Allen 13.03.2023 10:39 ↓

State Senators Meg Loughran Cappel and Mary Edly-Allen join the Sound of the State for this episode introducing Senator Edly-Allen as the new member of the Senate representing the 31st District.

Protecting the Interests of Youth Influencers with Senator Dave Koehler 10.03.2023 9:34 ↓

In this episode of Sound of the State, State Senator Dave Koehler and youth advocate and constituent Shreya Nallamothu discuss legislation she brought forth to protect young social media influencers. The bill would create a trust fund for these children to ensure they receive the money they make, and give them the right to control what content is on their page when they turn 18.

New Member Monday - Senator Mike Halpin 06.03.2023 12:27 ↓

State Senators Bill Cunningham and Mike Halpin join the Sound of the State for this episode introducing Senator Halpin as the new member of the Senate representing the 36th District.

New Member Monday - Senator Rachel Ventura 27.02.2023 10:57 ↓

In this episode of the Sound of the State, State Senator Laura Ellman sits down with first-term State Senator Rachel Ventura for a New Member Monday conversation to get to know Senator Ventura and discuss plans for her first term in Springfield.

Senators Adriane Johnson and Willie Preston on Black History Month 24.02.2023 16:46 ↓

Senators Adriane Johnson and Willie Preston join the Sound of the State for a discussion about Black History Month, how they see their roles as Black lawmakers, and more.

Majority Report - February 17, 2023 17.02.2023 7:43 ↓

In this episode, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus give their reaction to Governor JB Pritzker's introduced budget proposal for FY2024.

Illinois Senate Democrats React to Governor Pritzker's FY2024 Budget Proposal 17.02.2023 11:38 ↓

In this episode, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus give their reaction to Governor JB Pritzker's introduced budget proposal for FY2024.

Senator Omar Aquino Highlights Eligibility Expansion for the Earned Income Tax Credit 10.02.2023 7:04 ↓

State Senator Omar Aquino highlights changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit for Illinois residents filing taxes this year.

News Brief - February 8, 2023 08.02.2023 6:42 ↓

This edition of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus News Brief features stories about State Senators Mike Simmons, Ann Gillespie, Karina Villa, and Dave Koehler on topics ranging from increased opportunities for Illinois families to save on their taxes to infrastructure.

Senator Cristina Castro and the Sierra Club Discuss Efforts to Reduce Illinois' Carbon Footprint 06.02.2023 12:43 ↓

Senator Cristina Castro sat down with Sierra Club Illinois Director Jack Darin to talk about what Illinois is doing to reduce its carbon footprint, and how you can too.

Senator Ann Gillespie Introduces a New Scholarship Opportunity for Social Workers 31.01.2023 6:57 ↓

In this episode, State Senator Ann Gillespie is joined by Kyle Hillman of the National Association of Social Workers to talk about a new scholarship opportunity for social workers looking to work in Illinois schools.

Talking Capitol Constuction with the Office of the Architect of the Capitol 30.01.2023 11:04 ↓

In this episode of Sound of the State, Capitol Architect Andrea Aggertt talks all things construction – including what changes we can expect to see at The Dome in the years to come.

Previewing the 103rd General Assembly with Senate President Don Harmon 26.01.2023 7:41 ↓

In this episode, Senate President Don Harmon looks back on major accomplishments of the 102nd General Assembly and gives his thoughts on what’s ahead in the 103rd.