Sound of the State

State Senators Cristina Castro and Cristina Pacione-Zayas join the Sound of the State podcast to discuss their experiences as Latina lawmakers, engaging the community’s youth, and more, as we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.

State Senator Mike Simmons joins the Sound of the State podcast to commemorate National Coming Out Day, discuss his personal experience, and provide support, reassurance and encouragement to others.

This week's edition of The Majority Report features news from State Senators Doris Turner, Patrick Joyce, and Scott Bennett, including a measure from Turner that would require future state budgets to include a set amount being added to the state's Rainy Day Fund.

State Senators Elgie Sims, Jr. and Robert Peters discuss misinformation being spread about the SAFE-T Act and what to expect when the Pretrial Fairness Act part of the bill takes effect January 1, 2023, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Illinois Senate Democrats respond to the latest payment toward the state's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, and more, in this edition of the News Brief.

State Senators Karina Villa and Celina Villanueva discuss health care issues in the community, as the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus marks Hispanic Heritage Month in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Celina Villanueva discusses the importance of newborn screenings, screening services offered in Illinois, and more in recognition of September as Newborn Screening Awareness Month.

State Senators Julie Morrison and Mattie Hunter discuss Hunger Action Month and efforts to address food insecurity in this episode of the Sound of the State.

This week marked the start of distribution of funds under the Illinois Family Relief Plan, backed by the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. Get the details about what you and your family may have coming your way, in this edition of the News Brief.

State Senator Napoleon Harris, III joins the Sound of the State podcast for a discussion about concussion awareness in youth sports, as well as everyday life, in recognition of National Concussion Awareness Day.

This week's Majority Report features news from Senators Emil Jones III and Napoleon Harris about infrastructure improvements in their districts, Senator Doris Turner regarding new manufacturing opportunities coming to Decatur, and Sara Feigenholtz in recognition of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.

State Senator Melinda Bush and Kyra Jagodzinski, a former intern in her district office, discuss the Support Through Loss Act, spearheaded by Kyra as part of her internship, and led through the Senate by Senator Bush.

Senator Christopher Belt announces a plan to give money back to Ameren customers and residents of Senator Sara Feigenholtz' district will have an opportunity this weekend to protect their personal information through a shred event. Get the details in this edition of the News Brief.

Significant investments in public safety in the Metro East, as well as manufacturing in Decatur, and an opportunity for Illinoisans to find money or property owed to them through the I-Cash program are included in this episode of the News Brief.

State Senator Adriane Johnson and her guest, Arielle Hampton of the Illinois Environmental Council, discuss legislative efforts to clean up coal ash ponds across Illinois, particularly in Johnson's 30th District, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Illinois agriculture is highlighted in this week's edition of the Majority Report.

Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes talks about #WomensEqualityDay, from achieving voting rights to pursuing equal pay and affordable health care access. She defines her role as a leader and how she works to empower women to be fairly represented in public service and all walks of life.

Get the latest news from the past week in Springfield and around the state from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus when you listen to this edition of The Majority Report.

State Senators Christopher Belt and Doris Turner discuss the importance of after school programming for Illinois’ youth, as well as their own experiences – including a surprising revelation about Senator Turner’s musical tastes – in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Get updates on investments in Illinois communities, public safety, transportation, and improved healthcare options for seniors in this episode of the News Brief.

State Senator Patricia Van Pelt discusses recent efforts to reduce the backlog of DNA kit processing requests with the Illinois State Police, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Robert Peters discusses legislative efforts to make the State Capitol and other State of Illinois facilities across the state more accessible to all, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Laura Murphy, along with advocates for library accessibility in Illinois, discuss efforts taken to increase access to libraries in the state for children, in this episode of the Sound of the State.