Senator Martinez Passes Legislation for Bilingual Education

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) passed legislation today that will require the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education to submit a report to the State Superintendent, General Assembly, and the Governor to address necessary changes to bilingual education

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Martinez Legislation to Prevent Domestic Battery Offenders from Owning Guns

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, State Senator Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) passed House Bill 3365 that prohibits people convicted of domestic battery from owning guns and restricts anyone who under restraining order from possessing a firearm.

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Martinez Tax Credit for Film Industry Legislation Signed By Governor Quinn

Springfield IL- Recently, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill 398 into law which extends the Film Production Services Tax Credit of 2008. The tax credit encourages film production in the state.

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Martinez Advocates for State Latino Employment

Springfield, IL—Today, State Senator Iris Y. Martinez and the Latino Caucus held a press conference to raise awareness about the disparity of Latinos in administrative and management positions in Illinois.

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