Official account for Illinois State Representative Bob Morgan, proudly serving the residents of the 58th District
Highwood, IL
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3 years ago Illinois banned assault weapons, high capacity magazines, and rapid-fire devices.
Illinois is undeniably safer - we have had fewer mass shootings and less gun violence.
We will keep making progress, and won’t let the gun industry dictate the safety of our state.👊💪
1-year ago, Illinois banned assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
That’s 365 days of nonproliferation of weapons of war in our communities.
Thousands of volunteers and years of advocacy defeated the gun lobby in the Capitol and the courts. (1/5)
@MomsDemand
When it comes to artificial intelligence, we can't afford to wait until something goes wrong to figure out who's responsible for protecting the public. (1/4)
#AISafety #AIAccountability #ResponsibleAI #Illinois #TechPolicy
While innovation is important, we cannot rely on the market alone to address every challenge AI presents, particularly when public safety is at stake.
That means bringing our state agencies together, preparing for potential risks to health care, and emergency response. (3/4)
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than ever, and it's important that we have safeguards in place to protect the public. (1/5)
#AISafety #AIAccountability #ResponsibleAI #Illinois #TechPolicy
led by State Representative Daniel Didech and State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, which requires major AI developers to undergo independent safety audits to help prevent catastrophic harm, Illinois continues to be at the forefront of AI safety and accountability. (4/5)
Three years after October 7, it remains critical that we listen to our Jewish students and understand their experiences on college campuses. (1/3)
I was grateful to join community leaders and colleagues from the IL Jewish Caucus at Northwestern University for a conversation with students, university leadership, and Hillel leaders about the Jewish student experience and the challenges Jewish students continue to face. (2/3)
I’m honored to have received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, alongside my colleague State Senator Lakesia Collins, in recognition of our work to strengthen mental health care and protect patients across Illinois! (1/4)
As AI continues to evolve, we must ensure that technology never replaces the human connection, professional expertise, and trust that are so important to mental health treatment. (3/4)
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) and see firsthand the incredible work their educators and staff are doing to support our youngest learners here in Highland Park! (1/3)
I'm especially excited about the recent launch of Illinois' new Department of Early Childhood, which officially began operations this past summer! By bringing early childhood programs and services together under one agency.. (2/3)
Last week, I was incredibly honored to receive Gun Violence Prevention Illinois’ Profile in Courage Award in recognition of my work in gun violence prevention.
Following the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting in 2022.. (1/4)
#gunviolenceprevention #Illinois
Thank you to GPAC for this recognition, and congratulations to my fellow honorees, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and GPAC founder Tom Vanden Berk, for their years of dedication to gun violence prevention. (3/4)
