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Ortiz Highlights Need for COVID-19 Relief, Recovery in Budget Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the governor’s annual budget address, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, released the following statement:
Tarver Introduces Bill to Eliminate Standardized Testing for Pre-School Enrollment, Enhance Opportunities for Low-Income and Minority Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure academic success for all Chicago Public School (CPS) students, especially those of a low-income or minority status, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, has introduced a new measure that will prohibit CPS from requiring students entering pre-K to take a standardized test to be admitted to a selective enrollment school.
Yednock Statement on Governor’s Budget Address
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Statement from Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
The following is a statement from Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch:
Lisa Hernandez Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Avelar Highlights Need for COVID-19 Relief, Support for Local Business in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the governor’s annual budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement:
Ford Encouraged by Governor’s Budget Proposal, Highlights Need for Bipartisan Support for Human Services
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Hirschauer Outlines Budget Priorities, Calls for More COVID Relief and Full Funding for Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Stuart Statement on Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday, highlighting her priorities as the state continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic:
Walker Highlights Need for State Budget to Focus on Recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Mayfield Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, released the following statement in response to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Hernandez Highlights Need for COVID-19 Relief, Funding of Critical Services in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the governor’s annual budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement:
Gonzalez Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Priorities Moving Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
DeLuca Urges Restraint on Spending and Curtailing Unfunded Mandates
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, released the following statement:
Mussman Highlights State Budget Priorities
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement to underscore her fiscal priorities as lawmakers begin budgetary negotiations:
Crespo Highlights Need for Budget that Provides Transparency, Relief from COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the governor’s annual budget address, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, released the following statement:
Croke Responds to Budget Address, Advocates for Affordable Health Care, Small Business Aid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, responded to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for reforms to drive down health care costs and support for small businesses:
Rep. Thaddeus Jones Responds to Budget Address, Advocates Unemployment Reform, Strengthening Public Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for unemployment insurance reform and better health care access: