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07/31/2017	Sente Holding Property Tax Appeal Workshop For Wheeling Township Homeowners
	VERNON HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, is hosting a free property tax appeal workshop for Wheeling Township residents on Wednesday, August 2, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Public Library, located at 355 Schoenbeck Rd. in Wheeling.

07/14/2017

Yes, Illinois Finally Has a Bipartisan Balanced Budget

As of last Thursday, July 6, Illinois finally has a full year balanced budget for the coming fiscal year. The budget had bipartisan support, includes $3.9 B in cuts, and was below Governor Rauner's introduced spending level provided in his February 15, 2017 State Budget Address. His stated budget goal was to find a balance between cuts and new revenue plus institute reforms that would put Illinois on a more sound path forward. I totally agree with that strategy and believe through compromise we met his requirements to sign a budget.

07/03/2017	New Budget Development
	With Independence Day weekend upon us, I'd like to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July. I hope that you are able to take some time this weekend to reflect upon and take pride in our nation's heritage as well as enjoy the weather, relax and spend time with your loved ones.

06/17/2017

Budget and Reform Bill Update

In yesterday's ENews about the Special Session, I included limited data we had on the Republican's new Reform and Budget proposal they call the Capitol Compromise. Their press conference spoke primarily about reform bills and referenced a spending cap. We now have five recently released Senate budget bills all filed by Senator Bill Brady. However he did not file a revenue bill. The Capitol Compromise uses the existing SB 9 with some changes for their revenue bill.

06/16/2017

Special Session Called for Budget

The General Assembly adjourned on May 31st without a budget. In May, the Senate finally passed their Grand Bargain bill package with some Republican votes on a few of the reform bills but not on the revenue or budget bills, and the House Democrats prepared a balanced budget solution but that was not yet voted upon. I am beyond disappointed to have come home without a bipartisan, balanced budget that leads Illinois to a healthier path forward. Now that May 31st has passed, any budget vote will require 71 votes to pass the House versus the 60 votes needed during our spring session, and a 3/5

05/31/2017

A Safe Place Supply Drive

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09/15/2017	Sente Hosts Small-Business Summit to Connect Local Entrepreneurs with State Resources
	VERNON HILLS, Ill. – To better inform local entrepreneurs about the state’s helpful, but often overlooked resources for businesses, State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, co-hosted a Small-Business Summit at the College of Lake County on Wednesday morning.

08/27/2017	Sente to Hold Vernon Township Property Tax Appeal Workshop for Homeowners
	VERNON HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, is hosting a free property tax appeal workshop for Wheeling Township residents on Wednesday, August 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Township Community Services Building, located at 2900 N. Main St. in Buffalo Grove.

08/11/2017	Sente Event Provides Information on Reducing Property Tax Assessments
	VERNON HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, partnered with the Cook County Assessor’s Office to help Wheeling Township residents appeal their property tax assessments with a free property tax appeal workshop last Wednesday.

08/02/2017	Sente Helps Pass Government Consolidation Reform
	VERNON HILLS, Ill. – Addressing the fact that Illinois has the highest number of local units of government and taxing bodies in the country, State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, recently helped pass legislation empowering voters to cut down on unnecessary and duplicative local governments.

07/24/2017	Sente Urges Governor to Support Critical School Funding Legislation
	VERNON HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation that would fund schools at the levels required to allow them to open in the fall.