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While visiting one local training site, Welch and Pritzker announced new funding secured in the state budget which will expand skills training through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 38 sites across Illinois, including Melrose Park and Maywood. #training

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, introduced House Bill 1345 to repeal the Illinois TRUST act and end the state’s sanctuary status. #immigration

In a report released Tuesday, the ICCB said 40 of the state’s 45 community colleges reported enrollment growth this spring. #colleges

To be really accurate Republicans should be tossing around the characterization of some top Democratic leaders, especially in a nationwide context, as “sociopaths.” #oped

“I’m grateful to Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Senate for their continued support of my leadership at the ICC. Balancing the interests of consumers and Illinois’ utilities is no small feat, particularly amid the state’s changing energy landscape. #icc

“The Governor’s revenue assumptions are overly optimistic and include $590 million in additional revenue from statutory changes that haven't even taken effect yet. He also proposes a $2 billion increase in spending, including at least a $150 million increase in illegal migrant spending while failing to account for existing fiscal challenges. #budget

“We greet this new state budget proposal from Governor JB Pritzker with a sense of relief: our state finances have improved over earlier bleak revenue projections, and we appreciate the Governor’s ongoing commitment to investing in services and supports for Illinoisans with developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses.” #disability

“Whether it's the teacher who goes the extra mile for their students or the neighbor who's always ready to lend a hand, our seniors are the backbone of our communities — embodying kindness, generosity, and ingenuity,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #aging

Dabrowski said Illinois’ 8th grade students outperforming national averages in both reading and math on “the nation’s report card” is not the metric to be looking at. #reportcard

“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding