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State legislators form sustainable fuels caucus

State legislators form sustainable fuels caucus

Rep. Terra Costa Howard, a Glen Ellyn Democrat, along with five other legislators formed the Sustainable Caucus to address domestic energy supply needs, other policy solutions to air and environmental quality issues and explore alternative energies like ethanol, hydrogen and biodiesel.

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Newsletters

March 13th

March 13th

The good news is that the General Assembly provides a treasure trove of information on our website. The less good news is that it can be challenging to find the information you’re looking for. So I wanted to offer a quick tutorial on how to search for a piece of legislation, find out what it says and where it stands in the legislative process.

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March 6th

March 6th

Every year, when we celebrate Women’s History Month, I am newly inspired by Lombard history-maker Ellen Martin. She was the brave lawyer who led a group of women to vote in a village election in 1891 – nearly three decades before the 19th Amendment recognized American women’s right to vote.

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February 27th

February 27th

Beginning May 7, the federal government will require everyone 18 years and older to present a REAL ID – or another acceptable form of identification – to board a commercial flight or enter a secure federal facility, such as a courthouse or military base.

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Videos

Gun Violence Prevention Day
Land Acknowledgement Ceremony