What State Senator Karen McConnaughay wants you to know about what she is doing in Springfield:
Senator McConnaughay’s Legislative Update: May 12, 2015
On May 8, the Illinois Supreme Court voted to strike down Illinois’ 2013 pension reform law. For legislators, the next step will be for us to work together, and with Governor Bruce Rauner, to craft a solution to Illinois’ pension problem.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Common Core PARCC Testing forum that Rep. Steven Andersson and I hosted May 4. Listening your questions and concerns, and hearing from our panel of experts, is incredibly valuable as we consider the future of education in Illinois.
As the spring session continues, a number of key issues remain unresolved in Springfield. As we work toward finding solutions to these problems your input continues to be vital to the work I do in Springfield. Please contact me or my office with questions or concerns you may have, and make sure your voice is heard in Springfield! You can also visit my legislative website athttp://senatormcconnaughay.
Karen McConnaughay
State Senator for the 33rd District
McConnaughay, Andersson Host Common Core/PARCC Forum
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McConnaughay, IL Education Secretary Beth Purvis Discuss Future of Education
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IL Supreme Court Strikes Down Pension Law
The Illinois Supreme Court struck down Illinois’ pension reform law on Friday, May 15. Public Act 98-0599, the result of the work of the Conference Committee on Pension Reform, aimed to gradually reduce Illinois’ unfunded public employee pension liability.
Read more on the future of pension reform in IL here…
Resolution Honors WWII’s Powell Brothers
A resolution honoring the seven Powell brothers from Greene County, all of whom served in World War II, unanimously passed the Illinois Senate on May 7. Senate Joint Resolution 2 names a section of Route 67 through Greene County the “Powell Brothers Memorial Highway.
Read more about the brothers here…
Police Memorial held at Illinois State Capitol
Hundreds of police officers from throughout the state gathered at the Illinois State Capitol on Thursday, May 12, for the 2015 Illinois Police Officers Memorial Ceremony. The annual ceremony honors officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
Read more about the memorial and see video here…
Measure Aims to Stop Expansion of Taxing Bodies
A piece of legislation working through the legislature aims to slow the expansion of taxing bodies in Illinois.
Read more about this reform here…
Senate Action Round-Up
Action continued on the Senate floor and in committees this week as legislators consider various pieces of legislation before the scheduled May 31 adjournment.