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This spring, the Shriver Center championed a legislative agenda in Illinois designed to support low-wage workers, expand access to health coverage, and secure stable housing so that all Illinoisans can thrive.
We must remove barriers that limit people's ability to make those choices and to address the legacy of racism that is embedded in our country's housing policies.
The Shriver Center has made recommendations to the Illinois Future of Work Task Force.
The Shriver Center and Legal Impact Network members have urged the Secretary of Transportation to comply with Title VI in planning and implementing projects.
These findings will help drive the Shriver Center’s healthcare advocacy during the 2022 Illinois legislative session.