Jun 7, 2017 | Willis
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – In an effort to fix Illinois’ outdated school funding formula, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, helped pass legislation that changes the current method of education funding and brings more money to local schools. “The disparity between wealthy...
Mar 3, 2017 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been named to the House Education Taskforce to help craft a solution to Illinois’ broken funding system for K-12 schools. “The goal of the taskforce is to ensure adequate and equitable funding for all...
Nov 17, 2016 | Ammons
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, launched a petition drive this week urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and members of the General Assembly to restore funding for programs and services vital to higher education, like Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grants and...
Oct 30, 2016 | Ammons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, stood alongside students from Illinois Universities in Springfield last week in support of strong funding for higher education. Ammons met with students at the Capitol to discuss how Gov. Bruce Rauner’s...