Tag Archives: Laura Fine
Illinois Adopts the Nation’s First Mandatory Mental Health Screening for Students
This summer, Illinois became the first state in the nation to require public school students, grades three through twelve, to be screened for mental health issues, beginning the 2027-28 school year.
Posted in Education, Illinois Politics
Tagged Abigail Shrier, Adam Niemerg, Anna Moeller, Dave Smith, Dave Vella, education, Governor Pritzker, Kelly M. Cassidy, Kevin John Olickal, Kimberly A. Lightford, Laura Faver Dias, Laura Fine, Lindsey LaPointe, Mary Gill, Michael Crawford, Michael J. Kelly, Michelle Mussman, Nabeela Syed, New York Post, Nicolle Grasse, public school, Sara Feigenholtz, SB 1560, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Terra Costa Howard, Tracy Katz Muhl
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Priorities Amiss
It is hard to believe, but in this General Assembly session, State Senators Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) and Laura Fine (D-Glenview) have introduced legislation to legalize assisted suicide in Illinois (SB 3499). At the same time, their colleague, State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago), has sponsored legislation (SB 3792) to make it illegal for animal shelters to euthanize dogs and cats.
Posted in Feedback Observations, Sanctity of Life
Tagged Laura Fine, Linda Holmes, Mike Simmons, SB 3499, SB 3792
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Parental Rights Usurpers in Springfield Aren’t Done with Our Children Yet
Last month, two terrible bills were introduced to amend Illinois’ already offensive comprehensive sex ed law. Then, last week, the so-called "Responsible Education Adolescent and Children's Health" (REACH) Act was introduced. It is heartily endorsed by Planned Parenthood of Illinois and by Illinois' premiere "LBGT" activist organization, Equality Illinois, which should tell you everything you need to know about it.
Posted in Education, Sexuality
Tagged Ann Williams, Celina Villanueva, Comprehensive Sex Ed, HB 5012, Ipsos Mori, Kelly Cassidy, Laura Fine, Michelle Mussman, SB 2762, SB 3788
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Illinois House Ratifies the ERA
On Wednesday evening, the Illinois House of Representatives voted 72 to 45 to ratify SJRCA 4, a completely unnecessary proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to eradicate sex as a legitimate characteristic on which to base reasonable distinctions. Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and ten House Republicans voted for the ERA, while five Democrats voted against this resolution.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Allen Skillicorn, Ann Williams, Carol Ammons, Christian Mitchell, Christine Winger, Dan Brady, David Harris, Emmanuel Welch, Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, Jeanne Ives, Juliana Stratton, Kelly Cassidy, Laura Fine, Lou Lang, Mary Flowers, Pete Breen, Rita Mayfield, Stephanie Kifowit, Steve Andersson, Sue Scherer, Terry Bryant, Tom Morrison
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