CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Budget Address for Fiscal Year 2027: “The budget that Governor JB Pritzker presented yesterday is a prudent, compassionate response to the Trump administration’s chaos and threats to cut funding for Illinoisans. This budget proposal puts the needs of Illinoisans first, without placing new
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is leading a measure that would allow short-term teachers to take family and medical leave. “Illinois has been tackling the ongoing teacher shortage for years – and this is another step in the right direction,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “We should be encouraging people to become educators, not holding them back.” Senate Bill 1584 would permit the Illinois State Board
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement after unfounded allegations were made against her: “This afternoon I became aware of allegations made about me and my conduct. These allegations are false and without merit. “Since the social media comment in late-October, I have worked to regain the trust of my community with integrity. Baseless accusations and the spread of misinformation
