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House and Senate Mental Health Committees Collaborate to Address Workforce Shortage
CHICAGO – The House Mental Health & Addiction Committee will reconvene with the Senate Behavioral & Mental Health Committee to continue discussing the ongoing issue of the behavioral health workforce shortage across the state.
Scherer-Backed Bill to Allow More Flexibility with Savings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Young people and their families would have more flexibility with savings and could avoid unplanned taxes under a new measure backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, allowing additional or unused 529 college savings account funds to be transferred to other savings accounts.
Rep. Mason Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Major Childcare Expansions, Robust Education Spending
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday
Manley Applauds MAP Grant Investments in Local Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, which provides funding to Illinois students attending certain Illinois colleges.
Meyers-Martin Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare, Childcare Expansions, Small Business Support
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, issued the following response to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget address on Wednesday
Gordon-Booth Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, lead budget negotiator for the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement Wednesday regarding Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address:
Canty Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Childcare, Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement on Wednesday in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare, Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the follow statement Wednesday in response to the annual budget address:
Faver Dias Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare, Childcare Expansions, Jobs Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, issued the following response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday:
Jimenez Champions Health Equity, Following Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, will highlight healthcare needs in state budget talks.
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Budget Address, Addresses Human Rights Crisis at the Border
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – I am encouraged by the pragmatic budget that the Governor outlined today. The core priorities of this budget – funding public education, improving healthcare, and expanding access to childcare for working families within the context of a balanced...
Andrade Encourages Fiscal Accountability and Job Advocacy in Upcoming Budget Talk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address, emphasizing strong fiscal decision making
Rep. Lilly Responds to Governor’s State of the State, Emphasizes Support for Marginalized Communities
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Kifowit Pushes for Responsible Budget, Responds to Governor’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Blair-Sherlock Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Priorities to Support Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address: “With this year’s budget, we have an opportunity to draft a plan that further invests in our...
Rep. Buckner Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare,
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement yesterday in response to Gov. Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Rep. Sharon Chung Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare, Higher Education, Job Creation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, issued this statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday:
Rep. Gregg Johnson Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Fiscal Responsibility, Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, issued the follow response to Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday: