Newsletter from Carol

Dear Friends,

I’d like to invite your presence to a very important event to preview upcoming environmental legislation and meet the individuals who work closely with the legislators to make positive change in Illinois.  As the state continues to address the difficult budget deficit and recovering economy, it can be easy to lose sight of our responsibility to be good stewards of the environment. However, I believe good environmental policy and sustainable economic recovery can go hand in hand.

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Video: Education Forum, October 4, 2011

A quality education is the cornerstone of future success, and Illinois must do all it can to continue improving education while still addressing our budget challenges. In order to provide an opportunity for concerned parents and teachers to hear updates about education reform in Illinois, Carol hosted an Education Forum on Tuesday, October 4th, at Vernon Hills High School. The panel discussed changes taking place as Illinois implements recently enacted education reforms. Below you can watch a video of the forum.

Video: Medicaid Reform Forum

Carol hosted a forum on Wednesday, January 26, featuring Julie Hamos, Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, to discuss the recently passed Medicaid reform bill. Watch the video below.

Hear Carol's comments on the recent income tax hike

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