For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.
Legislators unanimously pass law after hearing from justice-involved individuals, community members, and advocates from the Shriver Center.
Legislation Will Expand Access to Care and Prevent Lapses in Coverage
No Salary History Marks A Historic Win for Working Women in the Fight for Pay Equity in Illinois
New Law will Make It Easier for Homeless, Elderly, and Disabled SNAP Recipients to Obtain Food
As Census Day 2020 gets closer, individual states must invest in and support efforts to ensure a complete count.
We can secure justice and advance opportunity for people living in poverty by supporting policies at the state level.
Proposed changes to the poverty guidelines would harm millions of children and families.
"We applaud all those who voted yes for taking a responsible first step toward putting Illinois’s fiscal house back in order."
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