Murphy: Governor’s proposed budget protects our working families

• Budget

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) issued the following statement after hearing the governor’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal:

“I appreciate the governor’s diligence in creating a budget proposal that does not put the burden on the backs of the middle class. It is vital to continue to provide services that we need, while continuing to protect our working families.

“I am thrilled to hear the governor’s commitment to funding education. Educating our children is the most important function of government. This budget's prioritization of our children will ensure Illinois’ success. An investment in our students is an investment in all our futures. An educated child produces an educated workforce that stabilizes our economy.

“In the coming months, I look forward to working with the governor and my fellow lawmakers to negotiate a budget that provides support to hard-working Illinoisans. We must prioritize our working families, provide much-needed funding for developmental disability services and improve the state’s fiscal health by paying down debts.”

Murphy initiative to improve transparency for mobile home owners advances

• Mobile home parks
• rent
• committee

SPRINGFIELD – Under a new measure from State Senator Laura Murphy, residents of mobile home parks could see improved transparency and protections.

“As any member of the community, mobile home owners deserve to know their basic rights,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “They have a right to know that if the park owner does not have a license, they do not have the right to continue to collect rent, nor can they be evicted for failing to pay rent during that time.”

Murphy’s measure would require mobile home park owners to give notice to tenants that parks must be licensed to operate, and if they are not licensed, the owner cannot collect rent. Lease agreements would be required to have this disclaimer included in a clear and conspicuous manner.

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Murphy greets South Korean exchange students

DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy joined the American Legion Post 36 in Des Plaines Wednesday to greet students from Daegwang High School in Seoul, South Korea during their visit to honor the veterans who served in the Korean War.

“By giving students the opportunity to visit other countries and learn about other cultures, we are helping them grow into better people,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Cultural exchanges are an excellent way to provide students with a wealth of diverse experiences that shape their world view.”

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Murphy: Castro bill a win for all Cook County homeowners

• Property tax

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) released the following statement in response to the passage of Senate Bill 1988:

“The taxpayers of every township should have an equal opportunity to appeal their property taxes. By extending the filing period, every homeowner has additional time to appeal.

“We recognize that the high property taxes are a problem in Illinois, and this is one step toward providing relief for homeowners. We will continue to work on reducing property taxes to make them more affordable for all residents.

“Property taxes are one of the issues that matter most to my constituents, and I am proud that we can address an issue that is so important to them. Under this legislation, the property assessment appeal process will be more simple and flexible for the people of Cook County.”