Stadelman law requires Illinois to buy American-made flags
Starting Jan. 1, Illinois and American flags purchased to fly at state agencies and institutions must be manufactured in the United States, thanks to a law spearheaded by State Senator Steve Stadelman. The new law will change the Flag Display Act to no longer allow state institutions and agencies to purchase American and Illinois flags from manufacturers outside the U.S.
“Many flags are purchased every year for institutions across Illinois,” Stadelman said. “It makes no sense to import flags when there are businesses in Illinois that can locally produce the same thing while putting Americans to work.”
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If you work in early childhood education and are interested in continuing your education, you may be eligible for a scholarship through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Apply by March 1, 2022 and learn more here:
At more $1 billion invested, Illinois tops in pandemic aid for child care
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