SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rachelle Aud Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s budget proposal on Wednesday:

“Increasing funding for public education, making college more accessible, recruiting additional law enforcement officers and supporting other public safety measures all coincide with my priorities in the Senate. Illinois needs a fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes recovery for our communities. 

“As negotiations continue, I will be a strong advocate for the state to invest in students, older residents, law enforcement officers and working families across the Metro East.” 

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