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Loughran Cappel encourages students to apply for her Youth Advisory Board

Category: Press Releases
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 09:20 AM
  • Youth Advisory Board

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CREST HILL – To gather input from the generations of the future, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel invites students to join her Youth Advisory Board.

“Students in high school and college are the leaders of our future,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This generation is bright and innovative and their voices matter. Together, we can make Illinois a better place for all.”

Loughran Cappel’s Youth Advisory Board will meet quarterly to discuss issues that are important to young people and how she can use her position as a Senator to better serve younger generations. The board will be made up of students from local high schools and colleges.

Students interested in getting involved in state government and having their voice heard should apply for a position. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling bases and the first meeting will be Sept. 9. This class of members of the Youth Advisory Board will hold their positions until May 2024.

“The Youth Advisory Board is a great opportunity to have your voices heard and impact legislation,” said Loughran Cappel. “Some of the best pieces of legislation come from conversations I’ve had in the community.”

Students can apply here. People can call Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119 with questions.

Loughran Cappel encourages families, teachers to take advantage of back to school tax benefits

Category: Press Releases
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 02:26 PM

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CREST HILL – As students return to the classroom, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is reminding families that they may be able to claim school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2023 Illinois individual income tax returns. 

“Getting kids ready for school can be a financial burden for families,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “There are programs available that can put money back in your pockets. I encourage families and teachers to take advantage of these resources to help cut down on back-to-school costs.”

The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time K-12 student to take a 25% tax credit on qualified education expenses over $250 this year. The total credit may not exceed $750, regardless of the number of qualifying students.

Qualified educational expenses include tuition, book rental and lab fees in excess of $250 paid to the school where the student is enrolled on a full-time basis. For home schooled students – book rental and lab fees greater than $250 are eligible when attending a qualified home school program.

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Loughran Cappel seeks input through constituent survey

Category: Press Releases
Friday, August 18, 2023 10:35 AM
  • Constituent Services

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CREST HILL – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is providing residents a chance to share their opinions and concerns through an online, interactive survey.

“I want feedback from constituents to ensure their voices are heard in Springfield,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “The survey includes a number of topics, but I encourage residents to reach out to my office on any issue they are passionate about.”

Loughran Cappel’s survey aims to provide a better understanding of what issues residents care about, including education, jobs, small businesses, public safety and more.

“This past legislative session I championed measures that came directly from residents and organizations in our community,” Loughran Cappel said. “My top priority is addressing local issues that benefit the people I represent.”

Residents can complete the survey at SenatorLoughranCappel.com. People with concerns not covered in the survey can reach out to Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119 or SenatorLoughranCappel.com/ContactUs.

Loughran Cappel prioritizes fair pay for teachers under new law

Category: Press Releases
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 11:23 AM
  • Teacher Shortage

SenatorLoughranCappelFloorSPRINGFIELD – Teachers will be ensured fair compensation without financially burdening school boards under a new law backed by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel. 

“As a former teacher, I have continuously worked to uplift the education profession and will always be a voice for our teachers,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “We have to recruit and retain qualified teachers. Without adequately adjusting their salary, we are losing good teachers to another profession.”

The Loughran Cappel-supported law establishes the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability as the agency responsible for adjusting the teacher minimum salary in accordance with annual increases in inflation rates.

The law addresses concerns related to potential higher pension contributions resulting from increased minimum teacher salaries. It ensures that school boards will not be penalized for fulfilling their obligation to provide competitive compensation to teachers.

“Inflation has affected all of us,” said Loughran Cappel. “This is a step forward to promoting fairness, stability and excellence in education by fairly compensating our teachers and supporting our school boards.”

House Bill 300 was signed into law and took effect immediately.

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  2. Hearing aids covered under Loughran Cappel-backed law
  3. Loughran Cappel eases access to annual mental health checks
  4. Loughran Cappel supports law to cap cost of Insulin
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Springfield Office
Wm. Stratton Building
Section C, Room M
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0052

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20660 Caton Farm Rd. Unit D
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 267-6119

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