Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield today–and they need to hear that Illinois must do better. That’s why people across the state are participating in the Responsible Budget Coalition’s statewide call-in day TODAY, January 13th.
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January 13th, 2010State not paying bills, social services struggle to survive
November 19th, 2009The state is now $4.2 billion behind in paying its bills, leaving service providers across the state without the resources needed to keep their doors open and continue providing care to those in need.
Illinois budget among the worst in the country
November 12th, 2009According to a new report from the Pew Center on the States, Illinois is one of the 10 most financially troubled states in the country and struggles with many of the problems that led to “economic disaster” in California, further proving the need for state lawmakers to pass a plan for substantial new revenue for the state.
Coalition for responsible budget kicks off in Chicago
October 6th, 2009Hundreds showed up for the Chicago kick-off of the Responsible Budget Coalition on September 29th. The group represents over 100 organizations who have come together around one clear goal–a state budget that includes a significant revenue increase.
Budget cuts threaten assistance for people with disabilities in need of care
August 17th, 2009People with disabilities in Southern Illinois are facing a budget cut that could make it harder for them to find quality care while maintaining their independence in their homes, that’s according to WSIL TV:
Illinois families speak out against budget cuts
August 6th, 2009State budget cuts are beginning to take their toll on Illinois families. Across the state, people like Alice Palach-Spera–who has a 12-year-old son with downs syndrome–are starting to speak out at town hall meetings with their legislators about the impact cuts are having on them and the need for real leadership to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable from deep cuts.
Governor announces budget details, damaging cuts
August 3rd, 2009
On July 31st, Governor Quinn announced the details of a budget plan that includes $1 billion in additional cuts to state programs. The result is a budget that underscores the failure of the legislature to pass a long-term solution to the budget crisis and protect Illinois families for the future.
Human services await budget plan details
July 30th, 2009With the lump-sum budget passed by the General Assembly now in the hands of the Governor, human service providers anxiously await the details of a budget plan that they know will mean cuts. It’s exactly where and how deep that remains unclear.
Lawmakers pass dangerous state budget
July 16th, 2009Late Wednesday night the General Assembly passed a budget that will still mean devastating cuts to human services and even greater uncertainty for the future of vital services in Illinois.
As cuts devastate families, hundreds rally in Springfield
July 15th, 2009
Hundreds of child care providers, healthcare workers and disability rights activists rallied in the Capitol Rotunda as legislators returned to Springfield Tuesday in another attempt to resolve the FY10 budget while Illinois families face harmful cuts.
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