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A new NPR poll finds Democrats with an advantage going into Election Day, congressional Democrats are forming a task force to protect the election, and Netanyahu vies for reelection in Israel.
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How congressional Democrats are preparing for claims of election fraud by Trump
Democrats in Congress are preparing for claims of election fraud by President Trump and bracing for what they fear could be meddling with this year's midterm elections.
Advances the causeSource: NPR Politics (npr.org)
High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot
Grist reports high power bills and blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot, and that a ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics.
Advances the causeSource: Grist (grist.org)
As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a ‘right to cooling’
New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury for renters, though what landlords must provide varies widely.
Advances the causeSource: Grist (grist.org)
IL HB 5199: CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENTION
IL HB 5199, a pretrial detention bill, was referred to the Rules Committee on 2026-02-10.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 4825: BIRTH CONTROL-MINORS CONSENT
IL HB 4825 on birth control and minors consent added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah on 2026-04-07.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 4442: HIGH SPEED RAIL COMM REPEAL
IL HB 4442, High Speed Rail Comm Repeal, had its latest action on 2026-07-24: Public Act 104-0608.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 3526: MOBILE HOME RENT CAP
IL bill HB 3526 would cap mobile home rent; latest action on 2026-04-21 added co-sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 4568: $DHS-HOME ILLINOIS PROGRAM
Illinois HB 4568, $DHS-HOME Illinois Program: latest action on 2026-07-01, Rule 19(b), re-referred to the Rules Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 1429: BILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESS
IL HB 1429, a bill of rights for the homeless, was re-referred to the Rules Committee on 2026-04-17 after House Floor Amendment No. 3.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS
IL HB 5198 on affordable housing: latest action (2026-10-13), Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 2938: $IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE
IL HB 2938 on IDOT passenger rail service had its chief sponsor changed to Rep. Justin Cochran on 2026-01-12.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 5492: PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY
IL HB 5492 on prescription hormone therapy had its latest action on 2026-06-29: Public Act 104-0537.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 3852: PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN
IL HB 3852, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody on 2026-08-17.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
MO SCR 20: Petitions Congress to submit a constitutional amendment to the states relating to campaign finance
MO SCR 20 petitions Congress to submit a constitutional amendment relating to campaign finance; it was referred to the S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
MO SB 1218: Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
MO SB 1218, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, had a second read and was referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
MO SB 1770: Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria
MO SB 1770 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
MO SB 1035: Creates a county option to enact "right-to-work" laws
MO SB 1035 creates a county option to enact right-to-work laws; latest action on 2026-01-15: second read and referred to the Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
MO SB 1319: Modifies provisions relating to food labeling
MO SB 1319, which modifies provisions relating to food labeling, was read a second time and referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
MO SB 1665: Prohibits warrantless searches of private residences by state employees, except under certain circumstances
MO SB 1665, which prohibits warrantless searches of private residences by state employees, was second read and referred to the S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor