Sound of the State

Featured in this edition of the News Brief are State Senators Omar Aquino, Michael Hastings, and Laura Fine, addressing gun legislation and the new 9-8-8 crisis hotline.

State Senator Laura Fine and David Albert, Ph. D., Director of the Division of Mental Health at the Illinois Department of Human Services, discuss the new 9-8-8 crisis hotline, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Michael Hastings discusses relief coming to Illinois families, including the upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Representative Mike Halpin, and Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association discuss efforts to bring jobs to Illinois through the microchip industry, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Scott Bennett discusses a new law taking effect July 1 that prioritizes student mental health in this episode of the Sound of the State.

As we celebrate Pride Month, State Senators Laura Fine and Robert Peters highlight legislative initiatives and steps we can all take to help foster and create a culture that encourages Illinois’ LGBTQ+ communities to come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves during this episode of the Sound of the State podcast. #LoveIsLove

Recognizing International Women in Engineering Day, State Senators Laura Ellman and Suzy Glowiak Hilton talk about their personal experiences in the profession, how we can get more women involved in engineering as a career, and more.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford discusses the importance of gaining a greater understanding of our history and the struggles Black Americans face that will help us come together to forge a brighter future in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

State Senators Ram Villivalam and Karina Villa discuss Villa's experiences as a first-year member of the Illinois Senate in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast series.

Get the latest news from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, including stories about State Senators Patricia Van Pelt, Melinda Bush, and Laura Ellman, in this edition of The Majority Report.

State Senator Doris Turner discusses efforts to strengthen DCFS caseworker safety and provide survivor benefits to dependents of employees who are killed on the job, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

This episode of the News Brief features recently signed new laws from State Senators Jacqueline Collins, Robert Martwick, and Laura Ellman.

This episode of the News Brief features new laws championed by State Senators Mike Simmons, Jacqueline Collins, and Laura Fine.

This episode of the News Brief features new laws championed by State Senators Ann Gillespie, Rachelle Crowe, Doris Turner, and Michael Hastings.

State Senator Mattie Hunter talks about legislative efforts to solve a number of missing and murdered women cases, some of them decades old, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senators Tony Muñoz and Michael Hastings discuss Memorial Day and the impact of their own military service on their careers as lawmakers, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Cristina Castro discusses efforts to improve maternal health and expand access to midwifery services in Illinois, in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

State Senator Ram Villivalam discusses Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as his TEAACH Act addressing changes to education curriculum in Illinois recognizing Asian American history, in this episode of the Sound of the State.