Harris: FY 2025 budget prioritizes public safety and education in our communities
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III is pleased to see further investments were made into funding schools, supporting public safety efforts and prioritizing children in communities across Illinois. He released the following statement in response to the governor signing the budget on Wednesday:
“Our children are the future of our state. The state’s budget once again continues our commitment toward the evidence based funding model for K-12 education along with a $10.3 million increase for career and technical education programs to allow an increase in the number of students who are able to enroll in these programs. Every dollar we invest in our students will lay a solid foundation toward their opportunities to be successful adults.
“The state’s budget will continue to invest in the Restore, Reinvest, Renew program to aid communities that have been harmed by violence and economic disinvestment. Additionally, a $3.5 million investment to the Pretrial Success Act will foster holistic healing and strengthening of communities most impacted by systemic inequities. We need to continue to prioritize funding to these data-driven intervention programs, youth initiatives and educational opportunities.
“Today we can celebrate this win but rest assured – I will continue to fight to prioritize our children’s future and keeping our communities safe.”
Harris: FY 25 budget helps entrepreneurs, workforce thrive
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III (D-Harvey) released the following statement regarding the Illinois Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget:
“As a small business owner, I understand firsthand the challenges that come with running a business. I’m proud to support a budget that reduces burdens for entrepreneurs, helping them thrive by increasing grant funding and expanding access to affordable capital.
“Additionally, our investments in workforce development will ensure that our labor force has the skills and resources needed to meet the demands of our growing economy. By funding job training programs, apprenticeships and educational opportunities, we will drive economic growth, attract new businesses and create high-quality jobs throughout the state.
“These initiatives represent a step forward in promoting economic resilience and creating opportunities for all. I remain committed to advocating for policies that support our local businesses and workforce, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this budget on our community.”
Harris passes measure to expand opportunities for student-athlete compensation
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III passed an initiative to expand opportunities for student-athletes to receive compensation in Illinois.
“Student athletes not only balance their team responsibilities but also keep up with the school coursework to stay up to date with their academic studies,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “It is important that we support student athletes by eliminating barriers for them receiving fair compensation for their endless hours of practices, events and games.”
Harris’s House Bill 307 would expand the methods of compensation by eliminating limitations on how name, image and likeness – also known as known as “NIL” – are paid, along with what consideration is allowed on the part of the student-athlete themselves.
Harris passes initiative to protect homeowners
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SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners across Illinois may have a new law on the books to increase transparency of insurance policy coverage, thanks to State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III.
“When residents select their homeowner insurance policy it is crucial that they have a full picture of what the policy covers,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This legislation will enable homeowners to make educated financial decisions about their insurance policies.”
House Bill 5357 would require an insurer to disclose whether a homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump when issuing or quoting a homeowner's policy. Also, the legislation would require insurance companies to offer the policyholder an opportunity to purchase this additional coverage if the policy does not already include it.
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I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 15th District, representing parts of Cook and Will Counties, covering the 9th Ward of Chicago and Blue Island in the north, Calumet City in the east, part of Oak Forest and Homewood in the west, and Steger in the south in Will County. My district also includes the cities of Chicago Heights, Crete, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Midlothian, Monee, Phoenix, Posen, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton and University Park.
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