Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 07: Higher Education Reform & Energy Policy)

With less than a month left in their spring session, Illinois lawmakers continue to work on a state budget with concerns about economic uncertainty from the federal government. While a fiscal plan may be the highest priority, legislators are also looking at issues including higher education, energy generation, and Tier 2 pensions. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

GUESTS:
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois
Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Westchester), Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield), Assistant Senate Republican Leader
Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), Assistant House Majority Leader
Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), Deputy House Republican Leader

ABOUT THE SHOW:
“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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