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RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Rising food costs are making it harder to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. But Green Top Grocery in Bloomington is working to change that narrative. This vibrant, community-owned co-op offers fresh produce, natural foods, and locally sourced products. With more than 2,600 local owners and a mission rooted in access and quality, Green Top Grocery supports healthier living and a stronger community. Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue each year in Illinois. These funds support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other important programs we all rely on every day. In fact, retail is the second largest revenue generator for the State of Illinois and the largest revenue generator for local governments. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Allison in Bloomington are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work. Please visit https://WeAreRetail.IRMA.org/.
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It’s Time To Bring Safer Rides To Illinois
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Waymo is ready to bring safe, reliable, autonomous rides to Illinois – but we need your help! Waymo is already mapping Chicago’s unique streets and traffic patterns to lay the groundwork for operations. Never tired or distracted, Waymo provides hundreds of thousands of fully autonomous rides every week across ten major U.S. cities, from Los Angeles to Atlanta — from multi-lane expressways to dense city streets, including the demands of winter weather. The data shows Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are involved in thirteen times fewer injury-causing collisions compared to humans (as of 3/20/26, see waymo.com/safety). Let’s bring safer rides to Illinois. 
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Illinois Positioned To Become A National Leader On AI Safety
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] California and New York have already moved forward with frontier AI safety and transparency laws. Illinois legislators are building on these “blue-state” models by establishing some of the strongest protections in the country to safeguard residents from the risks posed by the most powerful AI systems. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the need for clear standards around safety, transparency, incident reporting, and accountability becomes increasingly important. While a comprehensive federal framework for frontier AI oversight would be preferable, states have a critical role to play. Illinois, alongside California and New York, is helping shape an emerging national model for responsible AI governance. When major states align on policy, companies often adopt those standards nationwide. Illinois residents deserve confidence that advanced AI technologies are being developed responsibly. Illinois legislators are helping ensure the companies developing these systems operate with transparency, accountability, and meaningful oversight. We appreciate the Senate’s partnership on these issues during the final weeks of session. Paid for by Build American AI
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340B Bill Helps Ensure Access To Care For Vulnerable Illinoisans – Pass HB 2371 SA 2
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Protecting the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program in Illinois means protecting access to care. Like more than 20 other states, Illinois safety net healthcare providers and their patients are urging legislators to pass legislation that would end arbitrary drugmaker restrictions on 340B discounts. These discounts help ensure low-income patients have access to lifesaving drugs and other critical healthcare services. Here are a few examples of how 340B helps hospitals break down barriers to care for vulnerable Illinoisans: • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago offers new high-priced gene therapies to low-income families. Pass House Bill 2371 SA 2 to preserve access to care for the patients whose health depends on it. Your constituents are counting on you. Learn more.
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