"...the Illinois House Progressive Caucus stands firmly behind his plans to invest in our core priorities and the ongoing fight against injustice and discrimination." #budget
Since each budget allocates money collected over a future 12-month period, lawmakers generally base their spending proposals on economic estimates provided by the state’s two main forecasting agencies. #illinois #budget
"You have an opportunity to bring our divided state together. We urge you to take that path instead of enacting policies you know will only create more divisions.” #illinois
Now with the governor’s approval, starting with the 103rd General Assembly that begins Jan. 11, the base pay for part-time state legislators will increase to $85,000. #illinois #illinoisbudget
As federal funds dry up, he said, the emergency housing system could end up in worse shape than it was prior to the pandemic if more funds are not made available. #homelessness