$25M proposed to fund voter outreach at salons and barbershops
A bill in the Illinois Legislature would award $25 million in state grants to barbers, nail technicians and other personal-care professionals to promote voter registration and civic participation.
Lawmakers in Illinois are considering a proposal to direct $25 million in state taxpayer-funded grants to salons, barbershops and other personal-care businesses to promote voter registration and civic engagement. The funding would support outreach efforts by barbers, nail technicians and similar professionals to increase voter participation.