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Arc Capitol Insider

Written on May 22, 2013 by Tony Paulauski in Capitol Insider, Issues of the Day

“Capitol Insider is a publication of The Arc’s public policy office. To sign up to receive this weekly newsletter visit The Arc’s Action Center and join the Action E-List. You can also follow the latest policy updates on The Capitol Insider Blog.” Tony for the Week of May 20, 2013 …

Contact your legislators TODAY to Support the Governor’s Rebalancing Initiative!

Written on May 21, 2013 by Tony Paulauski in Illinois Legislative Alert, Issues of the Day

CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE TODAY-ACT NOW! We are hearing rumblings that there is some last minute maneuvering to keep Murray Developmental Center open. The General Assembly plans to pass a budget before it adjourns on May 31st. Murray parents and the unions are putting pressure on legislators to appropriate funding to keep Murray open…

Budget Rumors

Written on May 21, 2013 by Tony Paulauski in Issues of the Day

Rumors were flying Friday about a news story reporting deep cuts to the Division of Developmental Disabilities in a new Senate Budget Proposal. I thought it would be appropriate to talk to Senate Appropriations Staff about that rumor. The opposite is true according to my sources. The Senate Proposal reflects the Governor’s Proposed Budget for the…