The United States Census Bureau has set forth proposed changes for the 2030 Census that affect who gets counted and what demographic information is collected on the census questionnaire.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed sweeping changes to federal grantmaking that would harm nonprofits and communities, including one provision that will expand restrictions related to voter registration activities and public policy advocacy conducted by grant recipients.

Our country and our democracy is stronger when everyone has an equal opportunity to vote. The Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2026 will streamline and strengthen protections that are no longer guaranteed at the federal level and ensure voting rights for Black, Brown, and Asian American voters and voters whose first language is not English.

Lobbying is a fundamental freedom enshrined in the Bill of Rights, but Illinois has very weak lobbying regulations compared to other states, and bribery by lobbyists is a significant issue in Illinois. SB0053 aims to reduce undue influence in state government decision-making.

In a time when more than 470,000 Illinoisans are predicted to lose health insurance coverage as a result of HR1, SB3976/HB5390 seeks to protect the most vulnerable of our community by strengthening existing hospital financial laws to reflect today’s economic realities and close gaps that allow unfair billing practices.

We can improve the supply of affordable housing in all communities in Illinois. Some 30% of Illinois residents are housing cost-burdened, a burden that forces them to make decisions between having decent shelter and being able to purchase health insurance, pay off student debt, or start a family.

The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law (HB4339/SB1786) would ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible seniors before they graduate.

A new bill in the Illinois General Assembly could help solve our state's funding troubles! HJRCA21 adds 3% to the individual income tax rate for incomes over $1 million—and requires the resulting funds to be distributed 50/50 between property tax relief and education.