Senator Fine: 'Investments In Mental Health Care Will Save Lives'

Press release from ILGA:

June 14, 2021

In response to the General Assembly’s passage of a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) released the following statement:

“Illinoisans are seeking social services at an unprecedented rate due to the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the investments we’re making in disability support services and mental health and substance abuse treatment will save lives across our state.

“I am also happy to see our state stay true to its commitment to fully fund the evidence-based school funding formula to support the schools preparing to welcome students back in person after last year’s tough transition to hybrid and remote learning.

“I’m proud to support a budget that prioritizes so many of our state’s needs.”

This press release was produced by ILGA. The views expressed here are the author's own.