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Statement from Rep. Scherer

Jul 6, 2017 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Thursday: “When the budget package went to Governor Rauner’s desk, I sincerely hoped and believed that he would finally see the need to come back to the table, and negotiate an end...

Hernandez Emphasizes Need for School Funding After Voting for Bipartisan Budget

Jul 6, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after House Democrats and Republicans voted to override the governor’s veto on their bipartisan budget plan: “Social service...

Mussman Responds to Budget Veto Override Vote

Jul 6, 2017 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement Thursday: “Today, I voted against an unfair tax hike on local families. The conventional remedy in Illinois seems to always be some sort of tax increase to solve our short...

Moylan: Budget Should Protect Middle-Class, not Millionaires and Billionaires

Jul 6, 2017 | Moylan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, issued the following statement following the budget veto override vote: “I am not shy about the fact that I am against an income tax increase. Working families can’t afford to pay more to clean up Bruce...

Turner Approves Balanced Budget, Protects Vital Services

Jul 6, 2017 | Turner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, released the following statement after the final passage of a full-year, balanced budget for the state of Illinois: “Since Governor Rauner took office, he has refused to enact a full-year, balanced budget. As a...

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