Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Edly-Allen advances measure to protect artists from AI

Details: Category: Press Releases; Friday, May 02, 2025 11:07 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Recording artists could soon have more protections from artificial intelligence (AI) replicating their voice or work under legislation from State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz.

“We need strong regulations and protections in place to safeguard artists when people try to steal their work and pass it off as their own using artificial intelligence,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “This bill was made to clarify existing law using language approved by both the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).”

Edly-Allen backed measure to protect domestic violence survivors using workplace resources

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:17 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Domestic violence is a serious public health issue across the United States. In Illinois, 42% of women and 26% of men will face violence from an intimate partner, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to collaborate with State Representative Daniel Didech on House Bill 1278.

“Victims of domestic violence should not have to worry about workplace retaliation,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Survivors should not be penalized for protecting themselves. This bill can - and will - save lives, and I am proud to carry this legislation through the Senate.”

Edly-Allen announces over $29,000 in library grants for local school districts

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:55 AM

LIBERTYVILLE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen announced 13 school districts in the 31st District have received more than $29,000 to provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.

“As an educator, I know how essential these grants are to our students and the benefits that come with it,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “When we invest in educational resources and materials, we are providing the necessary tools to develop great leaders and brilliant thinkers.”

Edly-Allen commends $550,000 in local job training funding

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, April 21, 2025 09:21 AM

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GRAYSLAKE — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen commended the recently acquired $550,000 aimed at helping the Lewis University’s Grayslake General Construction pre-apprenticeship program build pathways to good-paying jobs in the construction and building trades.

“Expanding the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program will bring more jobs and opportunities to the Lake County area,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “By providing Lewis University with new avenues for training, we’re opening doors into steady and much-needed construction and building trade careers.”

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