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So last week, the Illinois legislature finished up its spring session with a $50.6B budget. They were scheduled to wrap the week prior, but the legislative process can get messy. Here's what that looked like. A #twill photo🧵 
From the night of adjournment: Reps. Jehan Gordon-Booth and Norine Hammond, the Dem and GOP budget negotiators. Hammond said that Republicans were all but shut out from the closed door meetings where the budget was discussed.
.@RepKellyCassidy and members of the House's Dobbs working group just spoke on the floor highlighting "a deeply concerning trend" of violence (and the political rhetoric that fuels the flames) against abortion providers and LGBT people. #twill
Cassidy mentions the arson at a Peoria Planned Parenthood Clinic earlier this year and the attempted burning of a Danville abortion clinic last weekend.
She also again brings up state Sen. Neil Anderson, a Quad Cities Republican who "threatened to kick the piss out of anyone he thought shouldn't be in a bathroom with his daughter..."
.@ElgieSims, SDems’ top budgeteer, has filed an amendment on the vehicle that’s expected to carry the budget. Language should be available momentarily. #twill
Here it is, all 3,409 pages. Get your control+F function ready… ilga.gov/legislation/10…
The share of the state income tax going towards local governments:
🚨 URGENT: Say NO to I55 lane bill! It will ⬆️climate+diesel emissions in Little Village, Pilsen, Chinatown, McKinley Park, Brighton Park, Archer Heights +more who deserve clean air! Call your Senators: NO to HJR23. #CleanAirNow #ProtectOurCommunities #NoToI55Emissions #twill 🧵
ACT NOW: Call Senators at their Springfield offices:
📣 Look up IL senators and phone numbers with your address here: changeil.org/legislator-map/
📣 Or find by name here: ilga.gov/senate/
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📣 Look up IL senators and phone numbers with your address here: changeil.org/legislator-map/
📣 Or find by name here: ilga.gov/senate/
📣 Can't call? Send a message here: ilenviro.salsalabs.org/highwayexpansi…
NO to HJR23. This bill would allow IDOT to enact a public private partnership to fund a massive construction project on I-55 impacting communities with some of the worst air quality in the state and the lifetime health consequences to show for it.
Senate Democrats have released proposed district maps for the elected Chicago school board. Short thread on how the maps look, starting with the maps themselves, one picture for each half of the city #twill
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Here's how the maps break down by demographics.
- 7 majority Black
- 5 majority Hispanic
- 5 majority white
There are 20 districts total with one citywide member. Table shows the full breakdown
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- 7 majority Black
- 5 majority Hispanic
- 5 majority white
There are 20 districts total with one citywide member. Table shows the full breakdown
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An interactive map and the ability to provide feedback is available here: ilsenateredistricting.com
A House committee will meet tomorrow at 12 at Curie HS to gather feedback while a Senate committee will meet a 5p on Tuesday for a virtual meeting on feedback
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A House committee will meet tomorrow at 12 at Curie HS to gather feedback while a Senate committee will meet a 5p on Tuesday for a virtual meeting on feedback
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A few hundred people in Springfield for the annual March for Life. It’s the event’s first time outside Chicago as organizers want to take the message straight to lawmakers post-Dobbs #twill
Springfield Bishop @BishopPaprocki speaking. He condemns Gov Pritzker and other Democratic leaders directly for pushing abortion expansions. “We cannot relax our pro-life efforts now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.” #twill
Rep. Bill Hauter joined by a group of Republican lawmakers. An ER physician, he says recent Illinois laws have made abortion unsafe. He also calls out lawmakers pushing bills that would restrict pregnancy resource centers pro-choice advocates are targeting #twill
Should Chicago get a 3rd cargo-specific airport? A bill by Rep. Will Davis that could be voted on this week attempts to let the long-proposed project take flight🛫 #twill
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Rep. Will Davis: “I think they’ve quietly said ‘if it’s there, we’ll use it'...they’ll take advantage of the efficiencies involved in landing those freights a little closer to where they’re ultimately going to distribute it from.” 2/7
.@BradTietz from @ChicagolandCmbr said ORD and RFD are meeting the cargo demand already: “We just don’t see a need or the demand for a third airport in Peotone. It really, from our perspective, is a solution in search of a problem. 3/7
🧵 (1/4) Protecting health #DataPrivacy is crucial, especially #PostRoe.
At the Federal level, the UPHOLD Privacy Act would restrict companies from collecting personal health info without consumer consent. mashable.com/article/person…
At the Federal level, the UPHOLD Privacy Act would restrict companies from collecting personal health info without consumer consent. mashable.com/article/person…
(2/4) 📲Contact your U.S. Members of Congress to support the UPHOLD Privacy Act. 🔎 Find your legislators here: openstates.org/find_your_legi…
#DataSecurity #DataPrivacy
#DataSecurity #DataPrivacy
(3/4) And at the state level, HB3603, Protect Health Data Act, introduced by @RepAnnWilliams, will help safeguard the privacy of every Illinoisans' sensitive health information by implementing new privacy protections. #DataSecurity #DataPrivacy
The wealth taxes and high net worth individual taxes rolling out today.🧵#statetax
1. California: a two-tier wealth tax on the worldwide wealth (tangible and intangible, financial and non-financial) of high net worth individuals (1% > $50 million, 1.5% > $1 billion). #caleg #capolitics #wealthtax
2. Connecticut: a surtax of up to 20% on capital gains income for the highest earners, plus a higher CIT and a digital advertising tax. #ctpolitics #ctleg #wealthtax
Last week, after relentless advocacy by @MomsDemand volunteers in IL, @GovPritzker signed the #ProtectIllinoisCommunitiesAct into law—a critical gun safety package. But, this win didn't happen overnight. It's the result of years of tireless dedication by our Illinois volunteers🧵
In 2018, @MomsDemand volunteers showed up (more than 500 strong) to the Illinois state house and successfully advocated for the Gun Dealer Licensing Act, SB 1657
Despite polling showing broad support for the bill, then-Gov Rauner vetoed the bill. But that didn’t stop @MomsDemand volunteers… politico.com/newsletters/il…
This session, @MomsDemand volunteers are asking Illinois lawmakers to prioritize prohibiting the sale and possession of assault weapons and high capacity magazines, holding the gun industry accountable, and supporting local intervention programs working to reduce gun violence.
While devastating mass shootings receive national attention, Black and brown communities in Illinois disproportionately bear the burden of gun violence every day. Any actions Illinois lawmakers take must also center and protect communities hit hardest by gun violence. #twill
In an average year, 1,505 people die and 2,715 people are wounded by guns in Illinois. Black people are six times more likely than white people to die by guns and are 36 times more likely than white people to die by gun homicide in Illinois. #twill
A hypothesis on why #CSforAll remains so elusive in American K12 education (a thread):
“Career pathways” isn’t cutting it as rationale for broadening equitable participation in Comp Sci education across K12.
We need to reframe the need.
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#iledchat #edchat #edutwitter #twill
“Career pathways” isn’t cutting it as rationale for broadening equitable participation in Comp Sci education across K12.
We need to reframe the need.
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#iledchat #edchat #edutwitter #twill
The impact of computing innovations on society, economy, and culture - particularly in just the past 25 years - is undeniably immense.
Not one school, district, state, tribal, territorial, or federal education administrator or policymaker will deny this.
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Not one school, district, state, tribal, territorial, or federal education administrator or policymaker will deny this.
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But, even as educational leaders can see as clearly as #remotelearning just how pervasively computing innovations now-constantly alter our day-day lives..
..we’re afraid, systemwide, to take on the question of whether to allow K12 kids to study that which impacts them, too. 3/
..we’re afraid, systemwide, to take on the question of whether to allow K12 kids to study that which impacts them, too. 3/
I'm going to share a quote from a local mom that has awakened since 2020. She had advocated reopening schools, even when her own were little and not in the district yet. Our local area has become fairly toxic over the last decade or so and it became quite amplified 2020-now
During this time, @dailyherald runs a local "Everything *hometown*" Facebook group. Due to the censorship, another local friend created a "Really Everything *hometown*" uncensored group, which has grown because people can talk freely and debate without censorship or bullying.
A woman questioned my friend as to how she could possibly ever vote for a single GOP candidate. My friend (MA) has been a Democrat her adult life. This was her response:
Illinois is one of nine states targeted by Michael Flynn for “election integrity.” Here’s a thread on what this means for democracy and elections in our state & why it’s really disturbing. #twill
Frontline reported on Michael Flynn’s national “The America Project” last month, which brings together “election deniers, mask and vaccine opponents, insurrectionists, Proud Boys, & elected officials & leaders in state & local Republican parties” pbs.org/wgbh/frontline…
“The America Project has given ~$5M to ‘grassroots organizations’ around the country. Many of the groups back what they call ‘election integrity,’ often used by election deniers to justify making it more difficult to vote based on falsehood that American elections are corrupt.”
THIS WEEK I'll be in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to help @momsdemand volunteers and other gun sense champions running for office. Here's the info - hope to see you there! 🧵
ILLINOIS: Come support @momsdemand volunteer and gun sense champion Rep. Maura Hirschauer (@votemaura) in Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 6.
RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/fomh-sh… #twill
RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/fomh-sh… #twill
MICHIGAN: I'll be joining the House Dems on Thursday, Oct. 7. We're just FOUR seats away from a gun sense majority.
RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/oakland… #mileg
RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/oakland… #mileg
1/4 While @chicagosmayor and @GovPritzker focus on name calling ("racists" "fear mongers" and "carnival barkers") and push failed #crime and #COVID19 polices, this is what's happening in #Chicago. 196 youth dead from homicide vs. 9 from Covid since March 2020. #twill #Illinois
2/4 Carjackings are at 5 a day – 1 every 5 hours. Neither @chicagosmayor nor @GovPritzker have a plan to stop them... Carjackings now 3X what they were when both took office in 2019. And 3/4 of them are "aggravated," meaning weaponized.
wirepoints.org/chicago-carjac… #twill #illinois
wirepoints.org/chicago-carjac… #twill #illinois
3/4 @chicagosmayor and @GovPritzker have lost control of timely police responses to critical, urgent #911 calls. In 2021, there was no #police available to respond to more than 400,000 priority 1 and 2 police dispatches.
wirepoints.org/new-2021-chica… #twill #Illinois
wirepoints.org/new-2021-chica… #twill #Illinois
So what happened in HD 16? For starters, former leader Lang’s second choice for the district made no friends. Her colleagues were annoyed, advocates couldn’t work with her, and she made the unthinkable decision to hire someone who is accused of downplaying the rape of girls.
One only has to look at the fact that the least liked person in the GA, Rep. Morrison, had a better session this year to see she wasn’t effective. She had Drury vibes. However, she was an incumbent in a district that was tired of turnover. She should have won last night.
My employer endorsed Kevin along with several other unions but the most stinging endorsements came from @GPacIllinois which directly undercut her biggest talking point. When local politicians jumped in the race got real.
A THREAD 1/11: Poor student achievement and near-zero accountability: An indictment of #Illinois’ public education system. A @Wirepoints Report.
7% of Rockford black, 16% of Decatur white, and 11% of Elgin Hispanic 3rd-graders read at grade level.
wirepoints.org/poor-student-a… #twill
7% of Rockford black, 16% of Decatur white, and 11% of Elgin Hispanic 3rd-graders read at grade level.
wirepoints.org/poor-student-a… #twill
2/11: The Decatur Public School District is arguably the poster child of the failures of Illinois' educational system. Just 2% of black 3rd-graders can read at grade level.
It’s not much better for whites. Only 16% of whites are proficient in reading.
It’s not much better for whites. Only 16% of whites are proficient in reading.
3/11: The white scores in Decatur are so low that the district has achieved a perverse form of “equity”: all students, regardless of color, are failing.
The district’s black/white math achievement gap is 10 percentage points, far less than the 30 point statewide gap.
The district’s black/white math achievement gap is 10 percentage points, far less than the 30 point statewide gap.
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I encourage all IL legislators to VOTE YES ON OMNIBUS ENERGY LEGISLATION
A key group of state legislators, along with vital energy industry stakeholders, have been busy negotiating a massive new energy reform bill for Illinois. The culmination of these negotiations
I encourage all IL legislators to VOTE YES ON OMNIBUS ENERGY LEGISLATION
A key group of state legislators, along with vital energy industry stakeholders, have been busy negotiating a massive new energy reform bill for Illinois. The culmination of these negotiations
(2/n)will be an omnibus energy bill focused on equity, labor, and economic growth.
Keep the economy-boosting and job-producing solar industry alive in Illinois. The IL renewable energy program is completely out of funding. Budget shortfalls have placed hundreds of existing solar
Keep the economy-boosting and job-producing solar industry alive in Illinois. The IL renewable energy program is completely out of funding. Budget shortfalls have placed hundreds of existing solar
(3/n) contracts at risk. Thousands of jobs will be lost unless the General Assembly acts by May 31. A renewed commitment to renewable energy will create a net benefit for IL consumers of $1.21 billion over 10 years.
Pass the strongest clean energy equity provisions in the nation.
Pass the strongest clean energy equity provisions in the nation.
House Democrats have posted a far more detailed Google map of the proposed district boundaries. Take a look here #twill google.com/maps/d/u/1/vie…
After a decade with three senators repping Springfield, the capital city will largely be within one Senate district (shades of green). Rep. Sue Scherer’s House district (light green), which currently ends at Walnut Street, stretches out to Veterans Parkway on the west side.
The proposed 95th House district (dark green), includes much of Springfield’s south and west sides. It then swings up to the city’s north end, where it picks up GOP Rep. Tim Butler’s home.
A few preliminary takeaways:
As expected, @VoteforDoris’ 48th Senate district picks up much of Springfield’s west side and drops GOP-trending Macoupin and Montgomery counties. Still probably a toss-up seat, but gives her a much better chance to win a full term. #twill
As expected, @VoteforDoris’ 48th Senate district picks up much of Springfield’s west side and drops GOP-trending Macoupin and Montgomery counties. Still probably a toss-up seat, but gives her a much better chance to win a full term. #twill
As for the House side, Rep. Sue Scherer’s Springfield-Decatur seat remains intact. But Rep. @AveryBourne’s is significantly altered and now appears to include @RepTimButler’s northend home.
It appears Macon County would pick up a fourth senator picking up southern portions of the county and a fourth House member would pick up portions of the western part of the county.
And who represents those seats might change too.
And who represents those seats might change too.
Illinois friends, this is for you who still haven't decided your vote on @JBPritzker's ballot referendum for a constitutional amendment that would allow a graduated-rate income tax. This thread will be long - it's all @chitribopinions has published on it. #twill
... First up is a seven-part series of editorials (op-eds, columns, letters to follow). ...
... Editorial: Closing arguments, Part One: Why voters should reject Pritzker Tax
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editor…
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editor…
Illinois has a HUGE role to play on Nov 6th. The Dem WHIP (#2) and DCCC Chairwoman are up for election. There’s many flippable Seats/Districts and voters here, especially due to recent events. Take the House and secure the Senate. #LiberateIllinois
THREAD OF IL CANDIDATES: ⬇️
THREAD OF IL CANDIDATES: ⬇️
U.S. Senate #ILSen #twill
MARK CURRAN - @ElectMarkCurran
🚨THIS IS A KEY RACE🚨
Website: electcurran.com
Donate: secure.winred.com/markcurran/don…
#DitchDick #LiberateIllinois
CANDIDATE THREAD: ⬇️
MARK CURRAN - @ElectMarkCurran
🚨THIS IS A KEY RACE🚨
Website: electcurran.com
Donate: secure.winred.com/markcurran/don…
#DitchDick #LiberateIllinois
CANDIDATE THREAD: ⬇️
Illinois’ 1st Congressional District #IL1 #IL01
PHILANSE WHITE - @Philaniseforco1
Website: philaniseforcongress.com
Donate: secure.winred.com/PhilaniseWhite…
#LiberateIllinois
CANDIDATE THREAD: ⬇️⬆️
PHILANSE WHITE - @Philaniseforco1
Website: philaniseforcongress.com
Donate: secure.winred.com/PhilaniseWhite…
#LiberateIllinois
CANDIDATE THREAD: ⬇️⬆️
Happy birthday to IL Senator Ann Gillespie! In 2018, she unseated SD-27 Republican Senator Tom Rooney. He won Rolling Meadows (he was the former mayor) and Inverness in the west, but Gillespie swept the rest of the district, especially Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect. #twill
SD-27 was the epicenter of the suburban Chicagoland blue shift in the Trump era. This seat voted 54-45 Obama 2008 (D+1 PVI), 50-49 Romney 2012 (R+3 PVI), and 54-39 Clinton 2016 (D+7 PVI). This was the last Republican-held senate seat entirely in Cook County. #twill
For disclosure, I served as a field organizer on this campaign and spent a crazy amount of time canvassing throughout this district. Ann Gillespie pretty much ran a perfect campaign and was an excellent candidate to work for. It was my favorite campaign job so far!
