Virginia Gov. McAuliffe Enacts Historic Voting Rights Restoration
Disenfranchisement News From: The Sentencing Project Virginia Governor restores voting rights to 200K people with prior felony convictions Democratic Governor...
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President Obama Weekly Address: Building a Fairer and More Effective Criminal Justice System
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, the President discussed his continued efforts to build a fairer and more equitable...
Gordon Bitko Named FBI Chief Information Officer
FBI Director James B. Comey has named Gordon Bitko as the FBI’s new chief information officer. Mr. Bitko most recently...
Speaker Madigan: House Passes Emergency Funding for Higher Education
SPRINGFIELD, IL– IllinoisHouse Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement Friday following House passage of a plan that will deliver emergency...
Evans Passes Legislation to Open Up More Job Opportunities for Individuals with Prior Misdemeanor Convictions
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, knows good-paying jobs are key to revitalizing our neighborhoods, and...
Violent Home Invasion Case Illustrates Threat Posed by Gangs
Gang members shot through the front door of a Washington couple’s house during a violent home invasion in November 2014...
Collins’ Legislation Will Help Human Trafficking, Torture Victims Build a New Life
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) secured passage this week of legislation allowing foreign-born...
Munger to Begin Making Payments Immediately to Universities, Community Colleges, Students
Comptroller thanks leaders, urges them to finish job and pass balanced budget CHICAGO, IL - Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger...
FEMA Denies State’s Appeal for Flood Assistance to Local Governments
Denial ends process for seeking federal assistance SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today denied the state’s...
Madigan: Illinois Residents Again Ignored by House Republicans’ Failure to Support Millionaire Surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following Wednesday’s vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on...
