Dear Neighbor,
I wanted to take a moment to update you on important
developments from the past week. The Illinois House of Representatives voted
69-48 on March 24 to approve an Emergency Budget Bill (HB 318) to
close a $1.6 Billion funding shortfall for the current FY 15 budget, which
runs through June 30. The State Senate approved the bill on Thursday and it
was signed into law by the Governor that afternoon.
Over 80% of the funding gap will be filled by utilizing unused
money in various special state funds not needed for what they were allocated
for during the current year, amounting to approx. $1.3 Billion. The remaining
amount comes from an across-the-board spending reduction of 2.25% across all
state programs through June 30; excluding payments for pensions, state
employee health care, and funding for services for the mentally ill,
developmentally disabled, and autistic children. Child care funding for low-income
families will also continue for the duration of the current fiscal year.
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on
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
on
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
SPRINGFIELD
– The Illinois House of Representatives voted 69-48 on Tuesday to approve an
Emergency Budget Bill (HB
318) to close a $1.6 Billion funding shortfall for the current FY 15
budget, which runs through June 30. State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) voted
in favor of the bipartisan agreement negotiated between Governor Bruce Rauner and
legislative leaders.
Under
the provisions of HB 318, over 80% of the funding gap will be filled by
utilizing unused money in various special state funds not needed for what they
were allocated for during the current fiscal year, amounting to approx. $1.3
Billion. The remaining amount comes from an across-the-board spending reduction
of 2.25% across all state programs through June 30; excluding payments for
pensions, state employee health care, and funding for services for the mentally
ill, developmentally disabled, and autistic children. Child care funding for
low-income families will also continue for the duration of the current fiscal
year.
on
Thursday, March 19, 2015
OAK BROOK – Gov. Bruce Rauner, center, was on hand as the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce honored four state legislators with its Legislative Leadership Award during the chamber's annual meeting and awards breakfast. The legislators, recognized for supporting businesses and state economic growth, were, from left: Sen. Matt Murphy, R.-Palatine; Sen. Christine Radogno, R.-Lemont; Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D.-Buffalo Grove; and Rep. Patti Bellock, R.-Westmont.
on
Thursday, March 12, 2015
SPRINGFIELD
– Women age 25 and over who wish to pursue their undergraduate education are
encouraged to apply for a scholarship now available from the Conference of
Women Legislators (COWL), a non-profit organization comprised of women serving
in the Illinois General Assembly.
The
COWL Scholarship seeks to maximize educational opportunities for all income
levels by offering tuition assistance to deserving women age 25 or older who
show evidence of furthering their education in order to make a contribution to
their government, children, families, and community. The one-year undergraduate
scholarship will cover tuition, books and fees up to $2500 per year, including
summer school.
COWL endeavors to support women who, for various reasons, have not had the opportunity to begin or complete their education at an earlier stage due to life changes and/or financial difficulties. Further, COWL encourages women of all races, religions, creeds, and ethnic backgrounds to apply for the scholarship.
COWL endeavors to support women who, for various reasons, have not had the opportunity to begin or complete their education at an earlier stage due to life changes and/or financial difficulties. Further, COWL encourages women of all races, religions, creeds, and ethnic backgrounds to apply for the scholarship.
on
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
SPRINGFIELD
– With the retirement of State Rep. Renee Kosel (R-Mokena) earlier this year,
the mantle of Dean of the House Republican Women has been passed to State Rep.
Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale), who also serves as the Deputy Minority Leader of
the House of Representatives.
The House Republican women range in age from their
late sixties to the newest member of the group, Rep. Avery Bourne
(R-Litchfield) who at 22 years old, is believed to be the youngest legislator
in Illinois history. Rep. Bellock reflected on her new role as the dean after a
recent informal gathering of House Republican women in Springfield to discuss
policy goals and strategy for 2015.
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