Federal:
The Museum and Library Services Act of 2017 (S. 2271) would reauthorize the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The IMLS administers funding for libraries via the Library Services Technology Act. MLA and ALA are asking their members to contact their senators and ask them to be a co-sponsor of this bill.
Preparing to attend a legislative meet-up? Use these legislator talking tips provided by Ann Joslin, Idaho State Librarian.
The Congressional Review Act to overrule the FCC’s vote to repeal net neutrality regulations, led by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), now has the support of 50 senators. All Senate Democrats support this resolution, including Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). If you live outside Illinois, contact your representative to ask for their support. More on the story is available from The Washington Post.
State:
Democratic candidates for the Governor of Illinois are gearing up for the primaries in March. View the January 23 Forum, which gave all 6 candidates an opportunity to speak and answer questions.