SPRINGFIELD – Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday with the following statement:

“With the continuous effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m looking forward to bringing our state back to where it needs to be. This year’s budget continues Illinois’ path toward stability by making the best of a difficult situation. It avoids tax hikes that working families can’t afford and minimizes painful cuts to programs that people rely on.

“Gov. Pritzker addressed the broadband programs that are important to the communities I represent. I will continue to fight for funding for public safety efforts and veterans’ affairs. It’s important that this budget still includes funding to open the Chicago Veterans’ Home.”

CHICAGO –Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) is encouraging small business owners who need economic relief to look into the Small Business Association newly reopened Paycheck Protection Program.

“Small business owners have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this funding will provide support to the shops and restaurants that are still struggling,” Munoz said. “I encourage local business owners to apply for these programs to support themselves and their employees.”

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CHICAGO – Assistant Minority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) is congratulating Our Lady of the Snows School on receiving an Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant to fund a pollinator garden.

“I’m pleased to see a local school investing in our natural environment,” Munoz said. “This grant program gives the students a great opportunity to have a hands-on experience with wildlife.”

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CHICAGO – Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) applauds the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation for working with a number of banks to help Illinoisans cash their stimulus checks without incurring check cashing fees.

“I’m glad IDFPR and the banks could work together to help working-class families cash their stimulus checks without paying excessive fees,” Munoz said. “Many residents need these funds to go toward food, housing and other necessities during this difficult time.”

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