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Benton’s replacement, Jessica Dixon Heitman, was appointed and sworn in to serve the remainder of the term and is on the November midterm ballot. #centersquare #gop #politics

The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, approved in June 2019, authorized $25.4 billion in funding for transportation, higher education, and public infrastructure projects throughout the state. The program finances road and bridge improvements, transit projects, school construction, and other capital investments. #infrastructure #politics #legislation

“Affordability has been a primary focus for me, and it’s reflected in the legislation we’ve prioritized.” #legislation #affordability #budget

In a statement, the Illinois Freedom Caucus accused Democratic lawmakers of prioritizing what it called a “culture of death” over the state’s economic and social challenges. #bill