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Loughran Cappel sees key investments in education

Category: Press Releases
Sunday, May 26, 2024 11:16 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) released the following statement in response to the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget:

“I voted for a responsible budget that meets the needs of the residents of the 49th District. Key investments laid out in this plan will bring more jobs, rebuild our infrastructure and boost our local economy.

“As chair of the Senate Appropriations-Education Committee, I’ve been committed to ensuring we make the necessary investments in our education system while prioritizing educators and students. We made a commitment to adequately fund our schools, and that’s what this budget does.”

 

Delays reduced in childcare employment process under Loughran Cappel measure

Category: Press Releases
Thursday, May 23, 2024 09:06 AM
  • HB 4412
  • background checks
  • childcare facilities

CappelSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel championed a measure that will address background check delays at childcare facilities across Illinois.

“Illinois has been committed to setting kids up to be lifelong learners, giving youth a quality education at an early age,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “We can’t do that when background checks are taking so long. We are losing qualified early education teachers.”

House Bill 4412 would allow a childcare facility, non-licensed service provider, day care center, or home-based day cares to use a third-party vendor licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the required fingerprinting that is part of the application process for facility licensure and as a condition of employment.

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Loughran Cappel to host mobile Secretary of State event in Plainfield

Category: Information
Monday, May 13, 2024 01:59 PM

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PLAINFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a mobile Secretary of State event in Plainfield on June 8 to give area residents the opportunity to access DMV services at a location within the community.

“The mobile unit makes it easier for people to receive necessary services at a convenient location,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Spots are very limited — I encourage interested residents to make an appointment today.”

The event will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plainfield Police Department, located at 14300 Coil Plus Dr. in Plainfield. Appointments must be made by calling Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119.

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Loughran Cappel invites residents to Joliet Traveling Office Hours

Category: Events
Friday, May 10, 2024 10:44 AM

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JOLIET – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s Office will be traveling to the Joliet Public Library on Thursday, May 16 to increase accessibility to residents across the 49th District.

“I urge folks in need of services to take advantage of our traveling office hours,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Being accessible to the community is crucial and I hope we can reach more community members with this event.”

The free event will be held on Thursday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joliet Public Library, located at 3395 Black Rd. Coffee will be provided for attendees.

Staff from Loughran Cappel’s office will be onsite to offer assistance with state issues, provide resources and hear input from residents. Traveling office hours are hosted on different days, times and locations to improve accessibility.

For more information, residents can contact Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119 or visit www.SenatorLoughranCappel.com.

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  1. Loughran Cappel fights to reduce delays in childcare employment process
  2. Loughran Cappel measure prioritizing all special education students heads to the House
  3. Career and Technical Education teachers prioritized under Loughran Cappel measure
  4. Loughran Cappel to hold office hours in Shorewood
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Springfield, IL 62706
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