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Layoffs in health research put safety, access to care at risk - May 6, 2025 - Daily Herald
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Tariffs are Trump tax attack on American workers - March 4, 2025 - Daily Herald
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Thousands of Illinoisans with disabilities have benefited from ABLE Act - December 30, 2024 - Chicago Sun-Times
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Proclamation from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: December 19, 2024, is Illinois ABLE Day
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Your Turn: Hey, Stellantis, a deal is a deal. Open Belvidere plant now - September 22, 2024 - Rockford Register Star
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Make it easier for Illinois and other states to return billions in unclaimed U.S. savings bonds - June 10, 2024 - Chicago Sun-Times
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If you have seen one state treasurer's office... - April 24, 2024 - Shaw Media
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The Fresh Factory Welcomes Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs for On-Site Visit - April 17, 2024 - ACCESSWIRE
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Exxon shouldn't be able to silence its shareholders - April 8, 2024 - Houston Chronicle
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Conservatives are targeting IVF. Women deserve a choice. - February 22, 2024 - Chicago Tribune
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Junk fees on financial transactions help Wall Street and hurt working families. Congress should ban them. - February 21, 2024 - Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago Christmas market shoppers find unclaimed money - December 20, 2023 - Good Morning America
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If some Republicans had their way, my twin sons wouldn’t be here - November 21, 2023 - Chicago Sun-Times
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Those who want to ban sustainability-focused investing are on the losing end - November 15, 2023 - Chicago Tribune
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Illinois Can Help Small Businesses Avoid Retirement Savings Crisis - October 28, 2023 - Chicago Sun-Times
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Illinois’ secret weapon in job creation is investing in tech companies – September 27, 2023 – Chicago Tribune
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Supporting women in their careers sometimes comes with a big move – September 25, 2023 – Daily Herald
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China aggressiveness is opening up opportunities for Illinois businesses – March 13, 2023 – Crain’s Chicago Business
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Climate change poses financial risks. Why would officials want investors to ignore that fact? – March 2, 2023 – Chicago Tribune
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Congress should help disabled by passing ABLE Age Adjustment Act – December 20, 2022 – Chicago Sun-Times
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