2026 State Policy Agenda
With unprecedented federal assaults on the progress made towards equity and inclusion, the Illinois Governor and the General Assembly must support and strengthen existing laws and funding streams to ensure that good, family-sustaining jobs remain available to all and that our worksites remain safe for all workers.
History of Executive Order 11246
For nearly 90 years, presidential executive orders have shaped the fight for equal employment opportunity in federal contracting. This timeline outlines the critical moments that built, expanded and ultimately eliminated Executive Order 11246.
Legal Experts Clarify Federal Anti-Discrimination Requirements
Legal analysis and expert guidance from state attorneys general, former federal officials, and legal experts, addressing misinformation in recent federal communications on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
