I’m not sure a drab, empty meeting room sends the message HGOP was hoping for…
But then, tbh, I’m not sure what message they were hoping for?
- Louis G Atsaves - Thursday, May 6, 21 @ 11:28 am:
So right now only Democrats are looking at these proposed maps? The maps still aren’t in the hands of the GOP? Doesn’t sound all that transparent at the moment. And the same old same old procedure being used is no excuse based on all the claims that this would somehow change. It hasn’t. It won’t. Democratic legislators going into a private room to review maps and suggest changes that would benefit them? I know, I know. Nothing to see here. Just move on. They got the votes to do what they wish, not what they promised.
Illinois Housing Committee passes affordable housing legislation
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State representatives advanced a bill out of the Housing Committee Wednesday to give college students the opportunity to live in affordable housing units.
Republican members questioned if the affordable housing units would actually serve a need in community college districts. They said community college students mostly commute instead of living on campus.
“This is not mandatory,” said Representative Nick Smith (D-Chicago). “This is strictly voluntary, so it’s not being forced upon any community college district. It’s their choice whether they want to engage in this or not. I think once we get up and running, and get a couple of these housing developments done, others will see how successful it is.”