by | Dec 12, 2016 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates
We know that this update comes at a time when people who care about affordable housing and homeless services are concerned and anxious about the coming year, given the aftermath of the November election and the impending end of the state “stopgap” budget at the end...
by | Nov 14, 2016 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Events, Advocacy Updates
Diane Yentel, President & CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, wrote this very helpful and insightful evaluation of where we stand after the federal election. Regardless of what we all personally think of the outcome, there is no denying that the...
by | Aug 4, 2016 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates
Housing Action Illinois has been updating our list of resources to assist people in their advocacy efforts to encourage Governor Rauner and our state legislators pass a responsible state budget. “Stopgap” Budget for FY 2016 and First Half of FY 2017 (June...
by | Jun 30, 2016 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Press Releases
Illinois’ stopgap budget is a respite, but isn’t enough. The Illinois General Assembly and Governor have passed a temporary “stopgap” budget for the just completed fiscal year (FY 2016) and the first six months of the just started fiscal year...
by | Jun 16, 2016 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Events
In just two weeks, Illinois will start its second year without a state budget. We’re still urging lawmakers to put aside their differences and pass a balanced budget with adequate revenue before then. Meanwhile, it’s also vital that Governor Rauner sign...
by | Jun 2, 2016 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Events
No State Budget By May 31 Deadline, But Still Time to Pass Responsible Budget by Beginning of Next Fiscal Year Who are the people most hurt by Governor Rauner and the General Assembly not working together to pass a responsible budget for next year by May 31? The ones...
