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Higher Education

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  • Black Caucus Committee Roundup for week of Nov. 2

  • Black Caucus Committee Roundup for week of Oct. 26

  • Black Caucus Committee Roundup for week of Oct. 19

  • Lightford looks to make college more affordable for Black and low income students

  • Lightford pushes for early world language classes and mental health and recovery access

  • Senate education hearings on Black Caucus priorities to continue with focus on mental health in schools

  • Black Caucus agenda to take on racial disparity in education and workforce development

  • Bertino-Tarrant’s education package passes Senate

  • Bertino-Tarrant works to expand tax credits for college contributions

  • Murphy proposes tax breaks for families of Illinois college students

  • Murphy, Bertino-Tarrant propose grant programs to offset tuition

  • Tom Cullerton: Accessible suicide hotlines could save lives

  • Bennett encourages University of Illinois System advocates at Springfield rally

  • Murphy plan would use colleges’ social media to better connect to vets and active military

  • Murphy condemns salary hike for university president

  • Bennett addresses incarcerated men at college graduation ceremony

  • Harris fights to protect the rights of student athletes

  • 35.8 Million for New Health Facility at South Suburban Community College

  • Gillespie streamlines social worker licensing process

  • Peters spreads word on SNAP eligibility for college students under new program

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