Pritzker Signs Rev. Jesse Jackson Youth Voter Empowerment Bill

Pritzker signs Rev. Jesse Jackson youth voter empowerment bill

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday to ensure all high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register during the school day in a safe, accessible and

Pritzker signs Rev. Jesse Jackson youth voter empowerment bill – WAND (Decatur)

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday to ensure all high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register during the school day in a safe, accessible and nonpartisan environment.

Peters’ law to honor legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., empower young voices in democratic process

SPRINGFIELD — To fulfill Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s vision of ensuring every high school student graduates with both a diploma and voter registration card, State Senator Robert Peters championed a law that recognizes education and civic engagement go hand in hand. “I worked with a coalition of civic advocates throughout this process who all had one goal: honor the legacy of civil rights pioneer Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who acted as a towering and u…