SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the Youth Health and Safety Act passed the Senate Tuesday: “The Youth Health and Safety act will modernize and improve the path for young women by protecting their personal reproductive health decisions. This measure is focused on people that are living very complex lives and often have been victims of incest, rape,
SPRINGFIELD – After a comprehensive clean energy package passed the General Assembly following years of negotiations, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “Illinois is creating a strong path forward by passing legislation that addresses the ongoing climate crisis. With the state on track to 100% clean energy, we are protecting the lives of Illinoisans into the future. “Today Illinois became a
SPRINGFIELD – Youth in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services can now express themselves more freely, thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) that was signed into law Friday. “Youth in the care of DCFS should not be denied access to the media,” Feigenholtz said. “This legislation safeguards their basic right to freedom of speech.” Under
