Illinois State Senate District 20 issued the following announcement on May 26.
Following the Illinois General Assembly's passage of a budget prioritizing funding public education and health services, Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) released the following statement:
Regardless of the financial downfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our state remains committed to our students and residents. I was proud to negotiate and vote for a budget that makes responsible decisions based on our economic reality, while maintaining ample funds for P-12 public schools and the Department of Human Services to help our state's most vulnerable population. ”
After the General Assembly approved a budget that prioritizes funding for public education and health services, Majority Leader and Assistant, State Senator Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) released the following statement:
“Regardless of the financial downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our state remains committed to our students and residents. I am proud to have voted and negotiated a budget that includes responsible decisions based on our economic reality, while allocating sufficient funds for P-12 schools and the Department of Social Services serving our most vulnerable population in Illinois. ”
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