Category: State Budget

Lawmakers hold hearing on plan to raise DSP wages

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 29, 2024 | Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Stakeholders told lawmakers this week that more needs to be done to support those who work with the intellectual and developmental disability community.

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Healthcare groups weigh in on Pritzker’s budget proposal

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 22, 2024 | Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Healthcare groups said Wednesday they appreciate Gov. JB Pritzker's commitment during his budget address to strengthen the state's healthcare system, but some said the proposal does not go far enough to support their sectors.

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Pritzker releases plans to tackle medical debt relief, maternal health and insurance reform

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 22, 2024 | Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a nearly $53 billion spending plan Wednesday that addresses medical debt for over 300,000 Illinoisans, Black maternal health outcomes and care for asylum seekers.

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Concerns raised over AIDS/HIV funding for Black-led organizations

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 8, 2024 | Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus joined advocates Wednesday in demanding that Gov. JB Pritzker's administration do more to ensure that Black-led organizations receive funds to treat HIV and AIDS.

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