Murphy supports proposal to increase education funding, ensure schools open on time

• Budget
• Education

SPRINGFIELD – School districts in the Northwest Suburbs would receive $6.5 million more in state funding over last year under a plan being considered in the Illinois Senate.

“This proposal would ensure schools across the state have the resources necessary to open their doors on time this fall,” State Senator Laura Murphy (D – Des Plaines) said. “We must give students, their parents and teachers the assurance that there will not be any disruptions in education funding due to the budget impasse.”

Read more: Murphy supports proposal to increase education funding, ensure schools open on time

Sen. Murphy looking for participation in advisory committees

State Senator Laura Murphy is looking for area constituents to participate in several advisory committees, including committees discussing: 

• Education
• Pensions
• Veterans
• Gun Violence/2nd Amendment Issues

If interested, please call Marty at (847) 656-5414 or contact the Senator through email.

State Sen. Laura Murphy reacts to Gov. Rauner’s veto

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) issued the statement below following Gov. Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 2046, which would have provided funding for universities, community colleges and MAP grants.

“The governor is sending a confusing message to Illinois businesses and taxpayers. While he says that improving Illinois’ business climate is his top priority, eliminating funding for higher education does exactly the opposite.

“Over 60 percent of jobs in the current work force require a college-level education. Cutting these funds for colleges and preventing students from being able to further their education after high school will have a long-term impact not only on their future, but on the future of our economy.  

“The governor and legislative leaders need to drop the partisan rhetoric, get to Springfield and negotiate a budget that protects working-class families before the destruction done to Illinois is irreversible.”

Murphy calls on Mautino to step aside during investigation

Earlier today, I mailed a letter to Auditor General Frank Mautino asking him to step down while his federal investigation is pending. Below is a copy of the letter that was sent to his office. Click on the letter to read more.