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State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 3572: “After reviewing Senate Bill 3572, I believe this bill represents an

State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) is pushing for legislative reforms to strengthen accountability and transparency at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion site to get a firsthand look at

State Senator Erica Harriss is now accepting applications for paid spring legislative internships at her district office in Edwardsville. The program offers undergraduate students interested

State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has released the below statement following today’s closure announcement of Alton Steel: “I am truly shocked by today’s announcement.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is sharing updated information and resources for SNAP recipients as new federal policy changes take effect in 2026.

With Illinoisans across the state seeing increases in their energy bills, Ameren is partnering with the Energy Assistance Foundation to offer in-need ratepayers with additional

State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) issued the following statement after the signing of SB25 the “Energy Omnibus” Bill into law: “With the governor’s signature,

State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting the community to help put a smile on the faces of local seniors this Valentine’s Day! She

In the second part of our series, we highlight new laws that focus on supporting farmers, environmental changes, improving business practices, laws impacting public safety

As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, 392 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. These new laws cover

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants through February 16th. The federal funds are passed through