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Holmes leads effort to declare March 2023 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Illinois

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 05:53 PM
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • MS Awareness Month
  • SR124

Aurora state senator diagnosed with condition in 1996

Holmes 032223SPRINGFIELD – Individuals with multiple sclerosis and their families in Illinois can be aided by greater awareness and support from their neighbors, classmates and coworkers, according to State Senator Linda Holmes. She is taking action to build that awareness by naming March as MS Awareness Month in Illinois.

After her first flare in 1989 caused her left arm and leg to become temporarily paralyzed, Holmes (D-Aurora) wasn’t officially diagnosed with MS until 1996.

“I feel fortunate to have had the relapsing-remitting type of MS, dealing with only occasional bouts of symptoms, rather than the progressive type,” Holmes said. “I was told at that time that a cure could come within 10 years, and I am still waiting for that day.”

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Aurora University set to receive $125k in academic support funding

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Friday, February 17, 2023 09:52 AM
  • Aurora University
  • IBHE
  • Academic Support

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AURORA – Aurora University is set to receive $125,000 in funding for academic and social-emotional learning support through a grant provided by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

“This funding will mean Aurora University can further assist students with their academic advising and counseling needs,” said Holmes (D-Aurora). “Ensuring they get the best guidance on courses to attain their degrees and access to mental health resources will prepare them for success upon graduation.”

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Holmes: Proposed budget reflects pledge for ongoing fiscal stability, economic development

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 01:30 PM
  • Fiscal Stability
  • FY2024 Budget
  • Economic Development

holmes 021523SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Linda Holmes responded to several planned budget strategies following Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal Wednesday.

“Today, the governor laid out a plan to keep Illinois on the path toward fiscal stability,” said Holmes (D-Aurora). “Earning six credit upgrades, paying off the bill backlog, reducing our pension liability and paying off the unemployment insurance trust fund debt show how we’ve strengthened our fiscal standing, and these proposals represent even greater opportunities.”  

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Holmes applauds $1.36 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt pay off

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Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:40 PM
  • IDES
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Trust Fund

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AURORA – Upon learning that Illinois has repaid the remaining $1.36 billion unemployment insurance (UI) Trust Fund debt, State Senator Linda Holmes released the following statement:

“I am so proud of this latest achievement in our years-long efforts to right the ship of the Illinois economy. This development will take advantage of recent progress and continue our post-pandemic recovery. I support the choices we made to pay off old debt, shore up our unemployment insurance trust fund, strengthen our Rainy Day fund and boost our pension systems.

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