SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage more Illinois students to attend in-state colleges and universities, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, recently supported legislation that stabilizes Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants and allows students to receive financial aid...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After working with both Democrats and Republicans to pass a balanced budget, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Oak Lawn, helped ensure that Illinois will have funds to pay down old bills accrued during Gov. Rauner’s budget crisis that tripled state debt,...
AURORA, Ill. – To help families better understand the bipartisan budget compromise, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a second State Budget Information Session on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Library-Eola Road Branch, located at 555 S....
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and lawmakers to return to the table to compromise on a more honest, balanced budget deal that protects taxpayers and ensures residents maintain access to vital services. “Despite...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinois’ struggling social service organizations, community colleges and universities during the state’s nearly three-year budget crisis, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to provide funding for...