Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District Springfield Update • April 18, 2022 End of Session Update/Budget Summary The Spring 2022 session of the 102nd General Assembly was a very productive one, including many milestone accomplishments to balance our State’s budget, increase our fiscal stability, expand healthcare access and affordability, invest in major increases in equity, […]
Governor Pritzker’s Proposed FY23 Budget
February 2, 2022 By
Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District Springfield Update • February 2, 2022 Governor Pritzker’s Proposed FY23 Budget The Governor’s proposed fiscal year 2023 general funds budget of $45.4 billion continues on the path of responsible management. It provides the services people need, cares for the most vulnerable Illinoisans and reinvigorates Illinois’ economy to create jobs […]
State COVID Relief Tele-Townhall
November 19, 2021 By
Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District District Update • November 19, 2021 State COVID Relief Tele-Townhall This Tuesday, my office along with our Senator Mike Simmons and our other northside colleagues are sponsoring a virtual presentation on state COVID relief resources available to help you and your family. State COVID Relief Tele-Townhall Tuesday, November 23rd, […]
Legislative Accomplishments This Spring Session
June 8, 2021 By
Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District Springfield Update • June 8, 2021 Legislative Accomplishments This Spring Session The backlog legislation delayed by COVID and the continuing need to address disparities exposed by the pandemic guaranteed a busy and productive session down in Springfield this year. In addition to passing a balanced, responsible budget, the Illinois […]
Illinois State FY22 Budget
June 4, 2021 By
Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District Springfield Update • June 4, 2021 Illinois State FY22 Budget At midnight on May 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Earlier this spring, we had been preparing for a difficult budget in anticipation of deep revenue losses which would have forced over […]
My 2021 Legislative Agenda
February 26, 2021 By
Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District Springfield Update • February 26, 2021 My 2021 Legislative Agenda With remote committee hearings starting next week, the Spring Session is now truly underway. I wanted to share my legislative agenda for this year with you. In addition to my duties as chief budget negotiator for the House Democrats, […]
Illinois Democrats want answers on Medicaid contracts
December 4, 2017 By
By Doug Finke GateHouse Media Illinois Posted Nov 29, 2017 at 7:04 PM Updated Nov 29, 2017 at 7:54 PM SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Democrats want answers from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration about why the four-year cost of managed care contracts for the Medicaid program jumped by more than $20 billion from earlier estimates. However, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services defended the contracts, saying […]
Democratic stopgap budget inches ahead, but a full plan remains elusive
April 7, 2017 By
Monique Garcia and Haley BeMiller * Contact ReporterChicago Tribune House Democrats on Thursday approved another one-time spending plan to provide about $815 million to universities and social service groups left gasping for air during the state’s historic budget impasse, but leaders in both parties could hold it up as they push for a more complete spending […]
State Rep. Greg Harris Response to Rauner, Washington Politicians’ Reckless Plans to Slash Health Coverage
March 23, 2017 By
Illinois moving forward with changes to program for elderly
July 11, 2016 By
Dan Petrella Times Bureau SPRINGFIELD — Despite a bill on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk that would block its plans, the Illinois Department on Aging is moving forward with proposed changes to a program that provides care to elderly Illinoisans so they can remain in their homes. The department’s community care program is designed to keep people […]