Ford Emphasizes Importance of Using State Budget to Create Opportunity

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:

“With Washington in a state of recklessness, now more than ever we need to deliver a state budget that understands and prioritizes solutions to the challenges facing families across Illinois. This needs to be a responsible document that strengthens support for our schools, expands access to lifesaving health care and chooses to create real economic opportunity for every community.

“As the chair of the House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, I’m particularly interested in seeing how we can further support our higher education network to open doors and provide residents more chances to succeed. Our higher education dollars provide significant, long-term economic contributions to this state, and we need to build on this critical investment.

“If we want to create a stronger Illinois, we have to put in the work to uplift every family. Today is the first step of a longer process, and I’m looking forward to the task ahead.”

For more information, please contact RepFord@LaShawnFord.com.