"Thanks to the governor and the budget he championed, $70 million was allocated for this program, under which every person who lost their benefits can receive a one-time payment of $400," González said. #democrats #foodassistance #fresh
The Democratic Party of Illinois said the administration's decision to end the subsidies could result in millions of Americans paying hundreds of dollars more each year for prescription medications. #democrats #healthcare #trump
The party argues that changes included in the recently enacted federal budget law could leave more families without SNAP benefits, potentially affecting schools' eligibility for free meal programs as the new academic year begins. #snap #meals #republicans
The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran
The Liberty Justice Center sued the federal government alongside small businesses, arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The group won their lawsuit Feb 20. #jbpritzker #tariffs #centersquare
The party argued that Bailey's refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden's victory reflects continued alignment with Trump's claims about the election. #democrats #bailey #elections
The Democratic Party of Illinois cited several past statements made by Bailey, including remarks from an April interview in which he reportedly responded "get over it," "it is absolutely 100% irrelevant," and "it doesn't matter anymore" when asked whether Trump lost the 2020 election. #elections #dpi #darrenbailey
In a statement provided to The Center Square, Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 said it became aware of a comment reportedly made by a district paraprofessional on social media and was reviewing the matter. #centersquare #socialmedia #trump
“Consider this a call, Mr. President. I’m calling on you to invest in building more affordable homes across this country. I’m calling on you to respond to the needs of people who cannot afford grocery and gas,” the mayor said. #trump #chicagomayor #centersquare
Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies