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Walker measure prioritizing digital consumer protection one step closer to law

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Thursday, May 15, 2025 01:18 PM
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040325CM1341SPRINGFIELD — According to a recent Pew Research poll, 63% of adult Americans have little to no confidence in the reliability and safety of crypto. Stronger consumer protections and greater consumer trust for those using digital coin are one step closer to becoming reality in Illinois thanks to State Senator Mark Walker.

“Illinois consumers need a safe environment to feel confident in engaging in this new digital market,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “This legislation would build the bridge to promote trust between digital currency companies and consumers.”

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Walker honors veterans on 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War

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Thursday, May 01, 2025 01:38 PM

Walker 50th Anniversary VietnamSPRINGFIELD — On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and fall of Saigon that took place April 30, 1975, State Senator Mark Walker spoke on his experience serving in the Vietnam War during a press conference on Wednesday.

“After I served in the Vietnam War, my mother asked me why I did it,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “I told her I fought for the Bill of Rights, for freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of assembly. Those freedoms are what I fought for and what my friends fought for. We fought alongside the South Vietnamese who fought for the same freedoms we did, for their country.”

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Five school districts in northwest Chicago suburbs to receive library grants, thanks to Walker

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 04:09 PM

pexels m dnc 13141295ARLINGTON HEIGHTS — State Senator Mark Walker helped secure more than $28,000 in library grants for five public school districts across the 27th Senate District.

“We must encourage students to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “Securing necessary resources for our school libraries will ensure our students are well-equipped and prepared for the future.”

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Walker advances bill to strengthen consumer protections from digital asset fraud

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Thursday, April 10, 2025 05:27 PM
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Walker Crypto floorSPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mark Walker’s bill to weed out the bad actors in the digital currency industry would help protect thousands of Illinois consumers from predatory practices and expand digital coin businesses.

“The digital assets industry is an exciting economic opportunity, but it attracts many bad actors,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “This bill would create reasonable guidelines for crypto companies to follow without limiting their growth and opportunity.”

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  3. Walker reaffirms commitment to families, fiscal responsibility following the governor’s budget proposal
  4. Walker to chair the Senate Financial Institutions Committee
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Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section F, Office H
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-4471

Arlington Heights Office:
171 W. Wing St., Suite 202
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-749-1880