A guest op-ed in the January 3, 2022 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business mischaracterizes Illinois’ anti-BDS Law. I know because I wrote it. Illinois has a storied history of ensuring that our public pension investments align with our state’s public policy objectives. For example, Illinois law prevents public pension funds from investing in companies that assist Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, companies that contract
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
