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Illinois enacts new laws affecting wages, safety, and consumer rights
Senator Seth Lewis has provided an update on new laws that took effect in Illinois on January 1, 2025.
Illinois State Sen. Seth Lewis (R-Springfield)
Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Seth Lewis (R-Springfield)
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Seth Lewis launches third annual Valentines for seniors card drive
State Senator Seth Lewis has initiated his third annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive, aiming to bring joy to seniors in the 24th Senate District.
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Senator Seth Lewis outlines legislative agenda and community initiatives
Senator Seth Lewis is urging community members to participate in his "Valentines for Seniors" program, with the deadline for submissions approaching on February 7.
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Illinois lawmakers push for ban on harmful food additives
Following the Senate Public Health Committee's approval of Senate Bill 93, State Senator Willie Preston and other lawmakers gathered at a press conference to discuss legislation aimed at banning harmful food additives.
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Audit reveals mismanagement in Pritzker's immigrant healthcare program
Thousands of bills have been filed at the Capitol this year, and committees are currently busy reviewing them.
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Senator Lewis opposes education bill and announces local job fair and district grants
State Senator Seth Lewis is actively opposing House Bill 2827, titled the Homeschool Act, which proposes new requirements for homeschool families and private schools.
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Youth job fair in Carol Stream to connect local talent with employers
State Senator Seth Lewis is set to host a free job fair aimed at helping youths aged 16-21 find career opportunities.
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Senate Bill aims to improve motorcycle safety and expand training in Illinois
Senate Bill 2075, proposed to improve motorcycle safety training accessibility and reduce costs, has passed the state Senate with unanimous support.
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Food safety bill banning additives advances in Illinois Senate
Legislation aimed at banning two potentially harmful food additives has received bipartisan approval in the Illinois Senate.
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Mobile DMV event in Wheaton offers services on May 10, registration required
State Senator Seth Lewis and State Representative Amy Grant are set to host a mobile Department of Motor Vehicles event in Wheaton.
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Debate continues over governance of Chicago's public transit system
By State Senator Seth Lewis Chicago's leadership faces scrutiny as they call on suburban taxpayers to "take a leap of faith" in managing the future of public transit.
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Libraries in 24th Senate District receive over $126,500 in state grants
State Senator Seth Lewis has announced that school libraries in Illinois' 24th Senate District are set to receive a total of $126,570.71 through state library grants.
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Illinois Senate tackles fiscal year budget and motorcycle safety legislation
Legislators in Springfield are preparing for the final four weeks of their session.
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Illinois allocates over $10 million in ITEP grants to the 24th Senate District
State Senator Seth Lewis announced that communities and a forest preserve in the 24th Senate District will receive Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grants totaling $10,010,910.
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Senator Lewis criticizes Illinois' fiscal year 2026 budget approval
Just before the statutory deadline on May 31, majority party legislators approved a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a record $55.2 billion in spending.