SPRINGFIELD—Illinois Governor Pat Quinn addressed a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly this afternoon to outline his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) responded to the Governor’s speech by indicating her commitment to stabilizing the state’s budget and putting people back to work.

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 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement today regarding legislation that will increase the state’s minimum wage:

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SPRINGFIELD—As a result of a court action taken last week, thousands of Illinois students observed a “moment of silence” in school this morning before beginning class work. Previously, there had been an injunction placed on the moment of silence. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7^th Circuit ruled that Illinois’ Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act is constitutional because it did not specifically require prayer.

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SPRINGFIELD—Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) was sworn in today for her fourth term as a member of the Illinois Senate. Senator Lightford will also continue serving as Senate Assistant Majority Leader during the 97^th General Assembly, a post she has held since 2009.

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