SPRINGFIELD — In response to Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) issued the following statement:

“As we head into an unpredictable reality, I stand firm on my position that we will always uphold our commitment to basic human rights including health care coverage, bodily autonomy and creating a safe place for our neighbors.

“I am dedicated to protecting funding for working families and passing a comprehensive budget that supports our working class. In Illinois, we will not be intimidated or shy away from our commitment to protect our most vulnerable. We will continue to fight to keep our great state moving forward – regardless of what is thrown our way.

“In the coming months, I will fight alongside my colleagues for a fair and equitable budget — one that supports a high quality of life for all, irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation. My commitment to protecting our most vulnerable communities remains unwavering.”

CHICAGO — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) released the following statement after a verdict was reached in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan:

“As elected officials we represent the people and we must hold ourselves to a higher standard. Unethical behavior undermines the integrity of our government and erodes trust. The verdict of Madigan should serve as an example to all of us who serve the people. If you abuse your power there will be consequences.”

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) took the oath of office and was sworn in for a new term Wednesday as the Illinois Senate officially began the 104th General Assembly. She released the following statement:

“I am honored to once again serve and represent the people of Lake County in the 31st District and thank my constituents for entrusting me to be their voice in Springfield.

In this session, my focus will be on legislation that raises up working families, protects our marginalized communities, and promotes clean energy.

I look forward to working with my colleagues in the General Assembly to put forth legislation that improves the lives of all residents in our great state of Illinois.”

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville), an advocate of women empowerment and protections for survivors, was proud to support House Bill 4144 – a notable win for protecting future domestic violence survivors.

“Domestic violence is an epidemic that goes beyond the borders of this state, and my colleagues and I have continuously fought for survivors and for all victims in Illinois to ensure future generations have more protections against their abusers,” said Edly-Allen. “This is a completely preventable pandemic. One in three women around the world will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, and in Illinois we want to tackle and address this issue head on.”