Lightford responds to governor's signing of House Bill 40

• HB 40
• Health Care
• Women's Rights

SPRINGFIELD - Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D - Maywood) issued the following statement today after news that the governor signed House Bill 40, a measure co-sponsored by Lightford that protects a woman's right to choose in Illinois:

“For decades, women have fought for the right to make their own health care decisions without interference. Today, with the signing of House Bill 40, we are guaranteeing this right to all women, regardless of income or socioeconomic status. Endless dedication of time and energy by thousands of women and men have made this goal a reality in Illinois.”

Lightford disappointed in governor’s veto of cursive writing proposal

• Education
• HB 2977

SPRINGFIELD – Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D – Maywood) released the following statement today after news that Governor Rauner vetoed her proposal that would have guaranteed students receive cursive writing instruction in elementary school:

“The governor’s veto threatens the ability of students to learn a fundamental skill that they will need going through life. Practical benefits, including writing a check, developing a motor skill and even interpreting historical documents like our Constitution, all require using and understanding cursive writing.

“Even with advances in technology that have emphasized more typing and less writing, we cannot give up teaching a skill that students will still need in their lives.”

House Bill 2977 passed the Senate in May and was vetoed by the governor on Friday.

8th Annual Back to School Event (PHOTOS)

Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) hosted her 8th Annual Back to School Event earlier this summer to get students amped up and ready to get back in the classroom. The event was hosted at Brookfield Zoo and was well attended. View pictures from the event by clicking on the photos below to enlarge.

Saturday University 2017