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• Senate Democrats Urge All Caucuses to Lead with Solutions

  Created: Tuesday, 21 April 2009 14:34 Author: Administrator

  Senate President: “No” Is Not A Solution Senate President John J. Cullerton joined members of his Democratic caucus today to address the issues specified in Governor Quinn’s Special Session Proclamation.   ...

• Statement from Senate President John Cullerton on the Signing of the Capital Bill

  Created: Tuesday, 21 April 2009 14:49 Author: Administrator

  SPRINGFIELD, IL - In response to Governor Pat Quinn’s plan to sign the capital bill, Senate President John J. Cullerton issued the following statement: ...

• Sandoval and Sullivan urge an end to politicizing Capital Bill

  Created: Tuesday, 21 April 2009 14:49 Author: Administrator

  With 10% Unemployment, Governor’s Signature Can Begin to Create Thousands of Jobs Now ...

• Garrett Chosen Recipient of 2009 Carl Suter Award

  Created: Tuesday, 12 May 2009 07:33 Author: Garrett Staff

  Springfield, IL - Majority Caucus Whip and State Senator Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest) is the 2009 recipient of the Carl Suter Award. The Award is given out by the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED) to those who strive to further ...

• Clayborne anxious to see capital plan put into action

  Created: Wednesday, 20 May 2009 07:14 Author: Clayborne Staff

  SPRINGFIELD – Senate Majority Leader James F. Clayborne, Jr. (D-Belleville) joined fellow legislators in resounding support of a capital plan that has been heavily debated during the current legislative session. The plan will raise over $1 billion in on...

• Martinez votes to support capital program

  Created: Wednesday, 20 May 2009 08:18 Author: Martinez Staff

  SPRINGFIELD, IL –State Senator Iris Y. Martinez (D – Chicago) voted today to pass a measure targeted at revitalizing the state’s economy and creating jobs across Illinois at a time of rising unemployment rates. The capital program passed by the Sena...

• Silverstein supports passage of capital plan

  Created: Wednesday, 20 May 2009 08:38 Author: Silverstein Staff

  Springfield, IL – Illinois Senate Majority Caucus Whip Ira I. Silverstein (D – Chicago) joined his Senate colleagues in approving a capital construction program targeted at reviving the Illinois economy and creating jobs across the state. As passed by...

• Link Supports Capital Construction Plan

  Created: Thursday, 21 May 2009 08:09 Author: Link Staff

  SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Terry Link announced the passage through the Senate of a comprehensive capital construction plan that will put thousands of people back to work and pour billions of dollars into repairing Illinois’ aging schools, roads, br...

• Seven years in the making: Meeks’ bill receives 21 Senate sponsors

  Created: Thursday, 21 May 2009 08:21 Author: Meeks Staff

  SPRINGFIELD – Senator James T. Meeks (D-Chicago) was pleased to see Senate Bill 750 pass out of the Education Committee today. Having spent the days prior obtaining a total of 21 Senate sponsors, Senator Meeks was prepared for an in depth debate among h...

• Statewide Capital Plan Moves To Governor

  Created: Tuesday, 26 May 2009 08:33 Author: Schoenberg Staff

  North Shore communities major winners from first infrastructure initiative in over a decadeSPRINGFIELD, IL – North Shore communities are poised to receive tens of millions in new state and federal funding with final approval of $26 billion for bricks-an...

• Lightford votes for campaign contribution caps

  Created: Friday, 29 May 2009 08:06 Author: Lightford Staff

  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Senate Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D – Maywood) supported passage of sweeping government reform measures through the Illinois Senate. The legislation is targeted at reducing the influence of money in sta...

• Trotter's Utility Tax Exemption Measure Passes General Assembly

  Created: Saturday, 30 May 2009 08:48 Author: Trotter Staff

  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hundreds of jobs may be headed to economically depressed areas thanks to the passage of a utility tax exemption measure sponsored by State Senator Donne Trotter (D- Chicago). Senate Bill 1448 allows a business located in an economicall...

• Jacobs Votes For Balanced Budget

  Created: Sunday, 31 May 2009 07:50 Author: Jacobs Staff

  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Sen. Mike Jacobs (D – Moline) voted with Democrats on a plan to bring much needed revenue to the state, closing the gap on the $7 billion budget deficit. The plan will ultimately reform education funding and benefit other aspects of ...

• Crotty: Senate Passes Capital Plan

  Created: Monday, 15 June 2009 07:22 Author: Crotty Staff

  Springfield, IL - State Senator Maggie Crotty (D-Oak Forest) voted today for legislation that will provide for the first Capital Plan in over ten years. “I am proud to announce that we are going to be able to provide for school construction, road improv...

• Legislators / higher education leaders attend regional summit

  Created: Tuesday, 16 June 2009 08:14 Author: Maloney Staff

  Springfield, Illinois – State Senator Ed Maloney (D – Chicago) served as one of six commissioners representing Illinois at the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) last week, discussing college success and career readiness. Elaine Johnson, vice ...

• To the Editor: Let’s be Honest About the State’s Budget Crisis

  Created: Thursday, 25 June 2009 07:18 Author: Collins Staff

  Last week thousands of individuals rallied for a fair and responsible solution to address the state’s budget woes. Many were misled to believe state government couldn’t find revenues necessary to fund critical areas; however, the sad reality is that p...

• Delgado: House Bill 174 Is A Balanced Budget Solution

  Created: Friday, 26 June 2009 13:32 Author: Delgado Staff

  SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – In an effort to address the state of Illinois’ historic revenue shortfalls, State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) is urging the House to pass House Bill 174 which is both a short-term and long-term solution to our state’s...

• From the Statehouse - A weekly update on issues from Illinois State Senator Gary Forby - 07/13/09

  Created: Monday, 13 July 2009 08:01 Author: Forby Staff

  [dropcap color=blue cap=J]uly is Elder Abuse Awareness Month here in Illinois. Elder abuse is an important issue that does not receive as much attention as it should. According to the Illinois Department of Aging, the number of elder abuse cases in our st...

• Edward Hospital Initiative Signed Into Law

  Created: Monday, 13 July 2009 08:30 Author: Holmes Staff

  Springfield, IL— House Bill 1327, sponsored by State Sen. Linda Holmes (D – Aurora), was signed into law by Governor Patrick Quinn this week. This legislation clears the way for a Freestanding Emergency Center (FEC) in Plainfield. “I am thrilled tha...

• Op-Ed – Sen. Hutchinson – Blame game won't solve fiscal crisis

  Created: Monday, 13 July 2009 08:33 Author: Hutchinson Staff

  [dropcap color=blue cap=T]he legislature came back to Springfield last week just one day before the 2010 fiscal year budget was due hoping to find a fiscally responsible solution. The result was disheartening. We came and went, solving no problems for the...