SPRINGFIELD – Following the governor’s budget address Wednesday, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) issued the following statement:

“Appropriating higher funding for public education, local governments and public safety initiatives offers relief for many of the burdens exacerbated by the pandemic. Fiscal responsibility is key, and I look forward to negotiations.”

“Our state’s priority has to be effective, comprehensive recovery for our communities. We need to keep people safe while rebuilding a strong workforce to grow our economy.”

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