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Senate President applauds expanded vaccines, path to re-opening

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Thursday, March 18, 2021 02:10 PM
  • Harmon
  • COVID-19 Reopening Plan
  • COVID-19 Vaccine

covid vaccine 122521SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate President Don Harmon welcomed news of expanded vaccine access and plans to re-open the state’s economy.

“We’ve made it to this point thanks to modern science and the personal sacrifices of people all across this state. You’ve followed the rules and kept each other safe until a vaccine was widely available. Thank you.

“I urge everyone to remain patient and vigilant as we head into what is hopefully the final phase of this horrible pandemic.”

President Harmon applauds state and local aid in federal COVID relief package

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 03:43 PM
  • Harmon
  • Federal COVID Relief Package
  • State and Local Governments

harmon 031021SPRINGFIELD – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement after Congress passed a $1.9 trillion federal COVID relief package: 

“I am glad to see the Biden administration recognize the need states and local governments have for relief in the face of this unprecedented crisis.

“The funds Illinois is receiving will help us distribute vaccines, support local health departments, safely reopen schools and provide direct relief to the hardest hit families.

Read more: President Harmon applauds state and local aid in federal COVID relief package

President Harmon statement on the federal COVID relief package

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Saturday, March 06, 2021 07:39 PM
  • Harmon
  • Congress
  • COVID Relief Package

Harmon 030621SPRINGFIELD – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement after the Senate passed a $1.9 trillion federal COVID relief package with aid for states and local governments:

“I am glad to see the Biden administration recognize the need states and local governments have for relief in the face of this unprecedented crisis.

Read more: President Harmon statement on the federal COVID relief package

President Harmon statement on Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 02:08 PM
  • Harmon
  • Pritzker
  • FY2021 Budget

Senate President Don Harmon

SPRINGFIELD – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement on Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget:

“This proposal is a good-faith effort by the governor to both recognize our state’s financial realities and honor our commitments and priorities.

“Coming out of this pandemic, we need to get people back to work. Our first priority with any tax incentive needs to be jobs for hardworking Illinoisans.

“So, I think it’s fair to ask what the hardworking taxpayers of Illinois are getting in return for these corporate tax breaks. It’s entirely appropriate to put some of these incentives under the microscope to see what works and get rid of what doesn’t.

“Senate Democrats, however, are always interested in finding resources for education. I suspect this year will be no different.”

Two newest members join Senate Democratic Caucus

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Monday, February 08, 2021 05:24 PM
  • Doris Turner
  • Mike Simmons
  • New Senators

turner simmons 020821The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus is complete: two new senators were recently sworn in, filling two remaining vacancies.

Senator Doris Turner of Springfield was appointed to serve for the 48th District after Andy Manar’s departure last month. She was sworn in on Saturday.

Senator Mike Simmons was appointed and sworn in to serve for the 7th District representing the north side of Chicago, succeeding Heather Steans who retired from the Senate recently.

Read more: Two newest members join Senate Democratic Caucus

President Harmon statement on death of Karen Lewis

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Monday, February 08, 2021 11:19 AM
  • Harmon
  • Karen Lewis

karen lewis 020821SPRINGFIELD — Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement on the passing of Karen Lewis.

"I cherished Karen’s friendship and mentorship and will always be better for it. She was an amazing person, devoted teacher, champion of the professional educator and skilled leader. She was one of a kind, dedicated to her core to challenging and changing lives and communities. We are indebted to her service and leadership, for which she will be remembered and forever missed."

President Harmon congratulates Speaker Welch

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Thursday, January 14, 2021 01:22 PM
  • Harmon
  • Chris Welch
  • Speaker of the House

welch 011421 1200 2SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement congratulating the new Speaker of the Illinois House Chris Welch.

“Congratulations to Representative Welch on being elected Speaker of the House. It is a historic occasion.

“We have worked together for years serving the near western suburbs, so I know firsthand the commitment he has to the people he represents.

“We have monumental challenges ahead of us this legislative session. I look forward to working with Speaker Welch to meet them.”

Newly re-elected Senate President Harmon calls for lawmakers to focus on “jobs and justice”

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Category: Senator Don Harmon News
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 04:53 PM
  • Harmon
  • COVID-19
  • FY2021 Budget
  • 102nd Inauguration Ceremony
  • Priorities

harmon 011321SPRINGFIELD —  Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon was re-elected President of the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, promising to continue delivering results for the people of Illinois and calling on his colleagues to focus on “jobs and justice” in the year ahead.

“It’s about making sure our people aren’t forgotten by our economy, or caught up in the cogs of the system to be lost forever,” Harmon said during the Senate’s COVID-19 restricted inauguration ceremony at the state Capitol. “Every day in this state, too many people wake up feeling like the deck has been stacked against them.”

Harmon, 54, was first elected Senate President a year ago to serve out the term of the retiring John Cullerton. On Wednesday, Harmon’s Democratic colleagues re-elected him. In a move to show Senate bipartisanship, Harmon voted for Republican Leader Dan McConchie, and McConchie voted for Harmon.

Read more: Newly re-elected Senate President Harmon calls for lawmakers to focus on “jobs and justice”

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