Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon)
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Dry weather raises risk of field fires in central Illinois
An ongoing period of hot and dry weather in Central Illinois has led to increased concerns about field fires, according to farmers and local firefighters.
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Federal government sues Illinois over financial aid for undocumented students
Illinois is facing a federal lawsuit after the passage of House Bill 460, which extends state-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.
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Senator Arellano meets with district groups ahead of legislative session
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has spent recent weeks meeting with various organizations and community leaders throughout Illinois' 37th District as he prepares to return to Springfield for the legislative session.
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Illinois enacts law requiring corrections transparency through annual public reporting
A new law in Illinois will require the Department of Corrections (IDOC) to publish annual reports on contraband, substance use, overdoses, and medical responses inside state correctional facilities.
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Arellano pledges action on high property taxes ahead of next legislative session
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has announced his intention to address high property taxes in the upcoming legislative session.
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Pritzker signs HB 460 extending college aid to undocumented immigrants
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 460 into law, making undocumented immigrants eligible for taxpayer-funded scholarships, grants, and stipends in Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Transportation seeks seasonal workers for winter road maintenance
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is preparing for the upcoming winter season by recruiting temporary workers through its annual Snowbird program.
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Senator Arellano brings mobile office hours to Peoria and Germantown Hills
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. recently conducted a series of Mobile Constituent Office Hours across Illinois' 37th District, aiming to make state government services more accessible to local residents.
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Arellano returns from NCSL conference with focus on affordability and energy
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in Boston this month, where he met with lawmakers from across the country to discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities.
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Illinois enacts law to support young farmers with new farmland transition commission
Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Li Arellano Jr. aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois has become law.
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Audit finds persistent problems at Illinois DCFS after latest review
A recent audit from the Illinois Auditor General has found that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to face longstanding problems.
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Senator Li Arellano Jr. encourages participation at upcoming fairs across Illinois’ 37th District
As the fair season continues, Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. is encouraging residents of the 37th District to participate in local fairs and festivals.
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Arellano criticizes Governor Pritzker over redistricting and alleged broken promises
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) has publicly criticized Governor JB Pritzker over his stance on redistricting, accusing the governor of hypocrisy and failing to fulfill campaign promises related to fair political maps in Illinois. “First,...
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State Senator Li Arellano Jr. completes town hall tour across 37th District
Over recent months, State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) conducted a Legislative Session Recap Town Hall tour across the 37th District.
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Senator Arellano opens new district offices in Dixon and Geneseo
Senator Li Arellano Jr has announced the opening of his new district offices in Dixon and Geneseo.
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Republicans file lawsuit over alleged constitutional breach on SB 328
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon), along with Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon), has filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Three Reading Rule concerning SB...
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Senator Arellano plans summer town halls on legislative session
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. is organizing a series of town hall meetings this summer for residents of the 37th Senate District in Illinois.
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Senator Arellano calls for reform after Madigan's sentencing
State Senator Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) issued a statement following the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Senator Arellano joins first home Illinois summit after task force appointment
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) recently took part in the Home Illinois Summit Program following his appointment to the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness by Senate Republican Leader John Curran.
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Senator Arellano criticizes Illinois' record-breaking $55 billion budget
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr has voiced strong opposition following the passage of a new budget by Illinois Democrats.