Illinois Guarantees Robust Early Childhood Education for All
Children in full-day classes show greater reading and mathematics achievements than those in half day classes. #kindergarten
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Audit of Pritzker’s BIG Program Gives GOP Concerns Over Management of Migrant Health Subsidies
State Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, said the governor’s track record on managing programs causes concern. #BIGgrant
Senator Ventura Fights for Working Families and Education
Ventura stands firm in her belief that the state must add additional ways to increase revenue... #illinois
As Leaders Extend Session With Budget Unfinished, Several Sweeping Last-Minute Bills Surface
Both chambers will be back on Wednesday and Thursday, while the House has scheduled Friday session as well. #ilga #budget
FBI Victim Specialists Provide a Lifeline to Crime Victims
The FBI’s Victim Services Response Team (VSRT), designed to provide support for victims in large-scale events... #fbi
IPHCA, Legislative Champions Make Push for Increased Funding at Illinois Capitol Advocacy Day
Participants expect these two initiatives to be considered as part of state budget negotiations leading up to the scheduled May 19 adjournment of the …
DeLuca Leads Hearing on Importance of LGDF, Urges Increase to Support Communities
LGDF is the designated portion of state income tax revenues that cities and counties receive from the state in lieu of local income taxes. #ldgf
$200 Million Aimed at Improving the Movement of Freight Around Illinois
IDOT officials said every year, 1.6 billion tons valued at $2.5 trillion of freight flows in and out of the state, making Illinois one of the top stat…
Joyce Measure to Increase Fire Prevention Education Among Children
“We must provide insight and proper education so children will be knowledgeable about the damage that can come from fires..." #illinoissenate
IL Freedom Caucus: Gun Ban is No Longer Enforceable in Illinois
The ruling is illustrative of the major constitutional problems with the weapons ban law... #gunban #illinois
