SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed relatives of Emmett Till to the Illinois Capitol in honor of the declaration of Emmett Till Day.

“On Emmett Till Day, we mourn the loss of Emmett and recognize the significance his death played in the struggle for civil rights in the United States,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township).

SPRINGFIELD – After a press conference hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Human Rights (ICHR) on Wednesday, State Senator Mike Porfirio made the following statement on Senate Bill 2462 and House Bill 2723, also known as the Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act.

“In Illinois, we have a commitment toward ensuring our pension system is fair, equitable and well informed,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “I will continue to listen to feedback and work closely with my colleagues toward a system that works for all Illinoisans.”

SPRINGFIELD — According to a recent study, 25% of teachers use AI tools in the classroom. A bill sponsored by State Senator Mike Porfirio would provide assurance that students are learning from teachers, not AI.

“AI is a tool, not a teacher,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “Illinois must stay proactive when it comes to cutting-edge technology. This measure would protect the jobs of our teachers, and secure a legitimate education for our students.”

BURBANK — State Senator Mike Porfirio announced a total of $9,680 in library grants will be coming to public school districts in the 11^th Senate District.

“We must expand the opportunities and resources that encourage learning in the classroom,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “Investing in our school libraries is essential to making reading accessible for our students.”