Illinois State Senate District 14
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 14
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Sen. Jones-sponsored law amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Deposit of State Moneys Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones: No community has suffered more impact from COVID-19 than underprivileged communities
In an effort to help communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) announced organizations that provide support services and resources should apply for a percentage of the $7.1 million worth of newly approved grants from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones supports tax credit for West Pullman Elementary School to become an affordable housing complex
State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) applauds the West Pullman Elementary School project being a recipient of the Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which will allow for the recently-closed school to turn into an affordable housing complex.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones encourages African American blood donors to step up for sickle cell patients in need of transfusions
Blood drives across the state have been cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prompting State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) to put out a call for African American blood donations to help treat sickle cell patients.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones announces $1,000 to Chicagoans excluded from federal COVID-19 aid
Understanding many residents may have not received a stimulus check, State Senator Emil Jones, III announced Chicago residents who were excluded from federal stimulus aid can apply for assistance from the City of Chicago.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones: real change will only happen when all of America believes Black Lives Matter
In response to the senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) released the following statement: "It is sickening that we have to continuously address the racial biases the criminal justice system has against Black Americans.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones highlights senior services in this year’s state budget
The state budget for the next fiscal year will increase funding to senior services to help some of the most vulnerable Illinoisans cope during the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) announced Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones votes on a budget that supports Illinois families
State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) released the following statement after supporting a budget that addresses families that have suffered the most from COVID-19: “One budget is not going to provide all the recovery we need, but this is a good start.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones supports SNAP recipients receiving additional benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
State Senator Emil Jones, III announced Tuesday that eligible SNAP recipients will receive additional benefits beginning this week.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Jones' voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) was present at or voted on 38 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Jones' voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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From South Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones congratulates newly elected Senate President Harmon
Following the election of a new Senate President, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) offered the following statement.
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Sen. Jones-sponsored law amending the Department of Human Services Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Department of Human Services Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3394 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the House on House bill HB3394 ("bus corp-board race sex"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Sen. Jones-sponsored law amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act went into effect on Aug. 19, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Jones-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Emil Jones, III sponsors or co-sponsors 55 bills
Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) sponsored 10 bills in the second quarter of 2019, three less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 45 bills, nine more than the average, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1290 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1290 ("immigrant tenant protection"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".