Senator Ellman highlights Colonel Jill Morgenthaler for Women's History Month

Ellman: Budget proposal provides stability to our state, increases investments in education

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s budget address:

“The plan laid out by the governor today appears to put us on a path toward a responsible budget,” Ellman said. “We need a budget that provides fiscal stability, allows for our state to grow, and gives citizens and businesses confidence in sticking with Illinois. With increased investments in our public schools and our colleges and universities and responsible solutions for paying off our debts, this budget does just that.”

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Ellman statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"Today and every day, it’s important to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s work and the significance of the Civil Rights Movement. We should think about how far America has come since that time, but how far we still have to go.

"During the fight for civil rights, many people told Dr. King and his allies that they were moving too fast, demanding too much. They were told that change would come but that they should be quiet and wait their turn.

"Too often we ignore the message because we dislike the medium. We write off someone’s experiences with racism, discredit their experience, because we disagree with their method of speaking their truth. We must do better. We need to listen when people speak out about racism and injustice. We need to personally reflect on our biases and really think about what's being said. And we need to stand together and demand justice and equality for all."

Ellman sworn in as 21st district state senator

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) was sworn in to the Illinois State Senate during the Senate inauguration today in Springfield.

“It’s an honor to represent Illinois’ 21st Senate District,” Ellman said. “I’m looking forward to bringing new representation to the district and a fresh perspective to Springfield.”

“In the Senate, I will work to ensure the state pays it fair share for our schools so we can end the overreliance on property taxes, and I will fight for real reforms like enacting term limits for legislative leaders, ending gerrymandering and limiting the power of lobbyists and corporations,” Ellman said.

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