Phil Milsk, The Arc’s Governmental Affairs Consultant did a presentation on legislative issues at the Executive Forum yesterday. Here is a copy of his written report. Tony The Arc… Read more »
IL Legislative Alerts
Arc Updated Action Alert Support Community
Last May the U.S. Federal Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and that TRO was, continued on June 12th and continued again sometime in July. Last week,… Read more »
Arc Action Alert – Support Community
Last week the U.S. Federal Court issued a temporary restraining order that stops the transition of Murray Developmental Center residents moving into the community; a court hearing is scheduled for September 9th…. Read more »
Arc Action Alert and Update on the State Institution Murray
We had two minor setbacks today in our fight for freedom and opportunity for people with disabilities. We have worked for decades to rebalance the Illinois Disability System… Read more »
Arc Action Alert on Disability Budget Cuts and DSP Wages
Senate and House members are working to introduce a new state budget that will cut disability and other human services. The House Human Services Appropriations Committee is scheduled to… Read more »
Arc Action Alert on Rebalancing Call Today
Advocates for state institutions have introduced House Resolution 273 in an effort to keep the Murray Developmental Center open.We need you to contact your Representative in the House. House… Read more »
Contact your legislators TODAY to Support the Governor’s Rebalancing Initiative!
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… Read more »
Arc Action Alert on Direct Support Staff Wages
This week Tuesday & Wednesday, advocates will be connecting with legislators in the Capitol to increase wages for Direct Care Support Staff. Below are the legislators in the… Read more »
Action Required for Direct Support Staff Wage Initiative
Direct Support Staff Wage Initiative Activities for Next Week May 14 – The lobby day in the Capitol. Many Coalition members are sending staff to discuss support for… Read more »
Arc Alert on Employment First Legislation
My previous mail to you has the wrong bill number for the Employment First Legislation. That is corrected in this email to you. Please support House Bill 2591.I am… Read more »