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Martwick: The budget continues us on a path towards fiscal responsibility

Martwick: The budget continues us on a path towards fiscal responsibility

SPRINGFIELD — In response to the Illinois Senate approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) issued ...
Martwick advances measure to extend pension COLA Buyout Program

Martwick advances measure to extend pension COLA Buyout Program

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Martwick has advanced a measure to extend the highly successful Accelerated Pension Benefit Program. “By ...
Martwick’s measure to keep artificial intelligence from grading student work passes

Martwick’s measure to keep artificial intelligence from grading student work passes

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Martwick’s legislation that would require students be graded by teachers and not artificial intelligence has ...
Martwick advances measure to keep artificial intelligence from grading student work

Martwick advances measure to keep artificial intelligence from grading student work

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Martwick has advanced legislation that would require students be graded by teachers and not artificial ...
Martwick measure would ensure retirement enrollment for Chicago police and firefighters

Martwick measure would ensure retirement enrollment for Chicago police and firefighters

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Martwick passed a measure that would automatically enroll new Chicago police officers, firefighters and municipal ...

Martwick: Jesse Jackson led a life of service

SPRINGFIELD — Following the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “Jesse ...
Martwick calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

Martwick calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Martwick is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation ...
Over $18 million coming to area infrastructure with strong support from Martwick

Over $18 million coming to area infrastructure with strong support from Martwick

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Martwick secured over $18 million to build and repair infrastructure in Chicago and the Northwest ...
2025-2026 Youth Legislative Fellowship

2025-2026 Youth Legislative Fellowship

CLICK TO APPLY What is Senator Martwick’s Youth Legislative Fellowship Senator Martwick’s Youth Fellowship is a chance for 10 high ...
Martwick statement on potential military deployment to Chicago

Martwick statement on potential military deployment to Chicago

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Martwick has released the following statement in response to reports that the federal administration is ...
Martwick pension reform initiative supporting workers, addressing gaps in retirement benefits becomes law

Martwick pension reform initiative supporting workers, addressing gaps in retirement benefits becomes law

SPRINGFIELD —Several Illinois pension systems will soon see reforms to better protect retirement security for all public workers, thanks to ...
Martwick leads pension reform measure to support workers, address gaps in retirement benefits

Martwick leads pension reform measure to support workers, address gaps in retirement benefits

SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to legislation led by State Senator Robert Martwick, several Illinois pension systems may soon see reforms to ...
Martwick notes wins and shortcomings of FY 26 budget

Martwick notes wins and shortcomings of FY 26 budget

SPRINGFIELD — In response to the Illinois Senate approving the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) issued ...
Martwick sworn in during 104th General Assembly inauguration

Martwick sworn in during 104th General Assembly inauguration

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) was sworn in for a new term Wednesday as the Illinois Senate officially ...