Springfield — State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) voted today in favor of Senate Bill 2404, the union backed pension plan that passed through the Senate. Sen. Noland released the following statement:
“This plan is not a total fix; we are not even halfway there. This is a start, and this legislation will save billions of dollars for the state. I was pleased to see the unions come to the table and negotiate this legislation.
“While we surely have a pension problem, we have a far more serious revenue problem. In order for us to keep our promise of a secure pension for public employees while also meeting the just demands of our people we must address the need for increased revenue.”
For more information on SB2404, please click here.
Springfield — State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) issued the following response to Governor Quinn’s budget address:
“With this budget, Governor Quinn is showing us what will happen if we do not address pensions. Quinn presented a balanced budget with no tax increase; however, he proposed major cuts to education funding. Cuts like these will happen if the legislature does not fix the problem.”
Springfield — State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) issued the following statement on the Illinois Senate’s vote to expand Medicaid coverage to more than 300,000 people in Illinois:
“More than 11,000 of my constituents will now have access to health care. This is good legislation. And, it is in the best interests of all our people. Healthy people are productive people. This bill, also supported by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, will improve the business climate and help stabilize our economy.”
Key components of Senate Bill 26:
• All adults with incomes at or below 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit ($15,415 for an individual) will be able to enroll in Medicaid starting January 1, 2014. Currently, adults are eligible for Medicaid only if they have disabilities or care for dependent children.
• The federal government will reimburse Illinois for 100 percent of the costs of covering these newly eligible enrollees through 2017.
• The reimbursement rate will decrease gradually after 2017 but stay at 90 percent after 2020.
• If the federal government fails to reimburse the state at 90 percent or above, the newly eligible clients will become ineligible; Illinois will not be stuck with the bill.
Expected benefits include:
• Access to routine, coordinated care for 342,000 low-income adults
• Fewer unnecessary and uncompensated emergency room visits
• An influx of $1.1 billion in federal dollars in the first year and more than $12 billion in federal funds in the first eight years of the expansion
• Job creation in the health care sector
• $105 million in annual savings to the state as federal funds replace state expenditures on mental health, HIV/AIDS drugs and other areas of spending
• A reduction in the burden on hospitals and local government currently caring for the uninsured
• Better preventive care and mental health care for a vulnerable segment of the population
Written by Noland Staff Monday, 27 August 2012 14:41
“American government should support American jobs.”—State Senator Michael Noland
Elgin, Ill. – People who believe that the government should put American businesses first got a boost today, as State Senator Michael Noland’s legislation to let community colleges buy local products became law.
“American government should support American jobs,” said the Elgin Democrat, who is an outspoken critic of outsourcing. “Community colleges are paid for by the people, so they should at least have the opportunity to give back to the local community by buying locally made products.”
Noland learned that community colleges are frequently forced to buy foreign products because they must go with the lowest price regardless of all other considerations when two Elgin Community College trustees came to talk to him about the issue earlier this year. In response, Noland filed legislation that will allow colleges to buy American-made goods when they are only slightly more expensive than their foreign-made competitors.
Read more: New law allows community colleges to buy American-made products
Written by Senate Democratic Caucus Staff Wednesday, 30 May 2012 16:41
“When you buy local, American-made products, you help put people to work right here in this country, and more of your money goes back into the local economy.”—State Senator Michael Noland
Springfield, Ill. – People who believe that the government should put American businesses first got a boost today, as State Senator Michael Noland’s legislation to let community colleges buy local passed the General Assembly.
“I believe that all levels of government should put the people first—from the federal government in Washington to local school boards,” said the Elgin Democrat. “One of the easiest ways we can show our support for our communities is to buy American-made products, especially local products.”
Read more: Noland’s plan to encourage community colleges buy domestic goes to governor
Written by Noland Staff Wednesday, 28 March 2012 16:28
Price has to remain the primary consideration, but where a product was made matters. When we spend money on American-made products, we’re supporting our local economies, creating jobs, and demonstrating to taxpayers that we’re keeping our community’s best interests at heart.- Sen. Noland“”
Springfield, Ill. – Earlier this year, two Elgin Community College trustees came to State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) frustrated that they were constantly buying foreign-made products for the school, despite the fact that American-made products were available at a competitive price.
Read more: Noland wants to let community colleges buy domestic
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22nd District
Years served: 2007 - Present
Committee assignments: Judiciary; Public Health; Criminal Law (Chairperson); Energy; Committee of the Whole; Licensed Activities; Subcommittee on Special Issues; Subcommittee on Transparency (Sub-Chairperson).
Biography: Bachelor's degree and MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago; Law degree from John Marshall Law School. Served as a Corpsman in the United States Navy at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital. Community volunteer with local organizations protecting the environment and assisting homeless persons. Resides in Elgin with his wife, Veronica, and their two children.