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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1997

Page

9

Edgar pushes reform as House and Senate clash over school package

Springfield House Democrats vow to try again in a December special session to pass a school refinance and reform package backed by Gov. Edgar. The Republican Senate approved a rival plan, but the House failed to pass the measure during the fall session, raising taxes and delaying local tax relief. Senate President Philip to convene the session. Madigan remains supportive.

Statehouse Springfield House Jim Edgar General Assembly Senate Steve Rapabibas Edgar Michael J. Madigan Chicago Madigan Steve Brown Republicans Lyr Brown James “Pate Philip Rwood Dale Patty Schuh Previer John

Politics hinder children's future in education funding clash

Area school administrators and activists criticize state lawmakers after a $485 million education spending measure failed in the House by four votes. Senate approval and a private school tax credit sparked controversy as critics warn against tying funds to new taxes. Some educators warn schools may lose money to favor elementary needs, while others praise the package’s potential gains if enacted, including possible full day kindergarten and new classrooms.

APC Homer Township Ed Karns Senate Cunneen Long

Governor calls special session over Illinois school funding reform

Governor Jim Edgar blames area Democrats for pushing a special session on school funding reform after the latest bill died in the Democratic led House. The talks spanned proposals raising money through cigarette taxes, telephone tax and riverboat gambling to fund local schools over four years and create a bond program, amid disputes over equity and reliance on property taxes.

APC Jim. Edgar Frid House Edgar Senate Ann Dickett The South Cooperative Organization For Public Education Renee Kosel New Lenox Illinois Michael Giglio Thomas Mullins Mullins Christine Radogno R-Lagrange Daley Southland Jim Brosnahan D-Evergreen Park Kevin McCarthy D-Orland Park Jackie Medows Ridgeland School District

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