September 18, 2008
Greetings!


 
I'm writing you this quick e-mail because you shared with me your concerns about the recent cuts to human services funding.

I wanted to let you know that it's official -- Senate President Emil Jones will be calling us back to session next week.  This decision comes after Senator Obama called the Senate President to encourage him to reconvene the Illinois Senate to override the Governor's amendatory vetoes to the Ethics Bill.  We do not yet know what day we will be called back or what topics will be covered.  I am hopeful that we will also address the cuts to human services funding for substance abuse treatment, mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and DCFS.  As soon as we find out I will send an additional email.  

Best,

Heather Steans