Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Edly-Allen: Illinois chooses investment over chaos

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, June 01, 2026 03:16 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Following the Senate’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) released the following statement:

“While the Trump Administration is gutting federal funding and creating chaos to those who depend on social services and federal programs such as food assistance, Medicaid and other lifesaving programs, Illinois is choosing a different path – one that invests in her people. One that strengthens communities and protects working families.

Edly-Allen’s critical AI safety measure to address catastrophic risks, increasing transparency heads to governor

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, May 27, 2026 06:40 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Senator Mary Edly-Allen’s landmark measure to establish safety standards and transparency requirements for the largest artificial intelligence developers has passed both the Senate and House and now awaits final approval from the governor.

“This measure is about putting responsible safeguards in place before a preventable catastrophe occurs. Illinois has an opportunity to lead the nation by setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability and public safety,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “While artificial intelligence holds extraordinary promises from curing disease to transforming scientific research, we have a responsibility to confront the catastrophic risks associated with the systems.”

Edly-Allen advances critical AI safety measure to address catastrophic risks, increasing transparency

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, May 21, 2026 02:26 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Senator Mary Edly-Allen advanced legislation Thursday to establish safety standards and transparency requirements for the largest artificial intelligence developers as AI systems become increasingly integrated into critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and public safety operations.

“Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly and is like the ‘Wild Wild West’ with little to no guardrails in place. This bill balances the great promise of AI with its possible peril,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “This measure is about putting responsible safeguards in place before a preventable catastrophe occurs. Illinois has an opportunity to lead the nation by setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability and public safety.”

Edly-Allen measure aims to strengthen play-based learning advances

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, May 20, 2026 02:38 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Children in play-based learning environments show stronger language skills, cognitive and social development than their peers in more challenging academic settings, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a finding that is driving new efforts in Illinois to strengthen early education. State Senator Mary Edly-Allen advanced legislation to reinforce those practices in classrooms across the state.

“By clearly defining play-based learning, we are giving educators the tools they need to create classrooms where children can explore, grow and build the foundational skills that set them up for long-term success,” said Edly-Allen (D- Grayslake). “As an educator and parent, I have seen firsthand how powerful play can be in helping children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning,”

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