Lawmakers Band Together for Bipartisan Women’s Caucus
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“Women need to step up to the plate,” Sen. Melinda Bush, D-Grayslake, said.
Illinois’ female state senators announce their informal tribe will operate as an official, bipartisan caucus devoted to advancing legislation to empower women. But hours later, the chamber kills a measure on gender pay equity. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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Lawmakers Band Together for Bipartisan Women’s Caucus
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Illinois’ female state senators announce their informal tribe will operate as an official, bipartisan caucus devoted to advancing legislation to empower women. But hours later, the chamber kills a measure on gender pay equity. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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