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Ammons Stands with University of Illinois Students to Fight for Higher Education Funding

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...

Gordon-Booth Supports Stopgap Measure, Urges Governor and Legislative Leaders to Continue Negotiations

Jun 30, 2016 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, released the following statement after the passage of stop-gap budget bills: “Today was an important day in Illinois because it shows that Democrats and Republicans can put aside their differences to do what is...

Walsh Fights to Protect Higher Education

Apr 25, 2016 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to keep public universities in Illinois open, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, supported legislation Friday to appropriate $600 million in funding for state universities, community colleges, and the Monetary Award Program. “Many...

Burke Passes Bill Funding Higher Ed, MAP Grants

Jan 29, 2016 | Burke_K

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her effort to expand opportunities for higher education in Illinois, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, passed legislation on Thursday which would restore funding for the Monetary Award Program (MAP), and other higher education...

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