A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE IS QUICKLY APPROVING COMPONENTS OF THE STOPGAP STATE BUDGET COMPROMISE.

THE TENTATIVE DEAL INCLUDES MORE MONEY FOR “K” THROUGH EDUCATION…AND AN ADDITIONAL 250 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS WITH MANY LOW INCOME STUDENTS…ESPECIALLY CHICAGO. IT ALSO LETS CHICAGO RAISE PROPERTY TAXES TO PAY FOR CITY SCHOOL PENSIONS.

THERE’S ALSO ONE BILLION DOLLARS FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND MORE MONEY FOR HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE FULL HOUSE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THE FULL PACKAGE TODAY AND SEND THE BILLS OVER TO THE SENATE FOR APPROVAL.