SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP
Illinois State Director Bob Gallo
issued the following statement today in regards to legislative
action taken that will have a meaningful impact on the lives of
older adults:
"On behalf of our 1.7 million members and older adults across
the state, AARP Illinois commends the General Assembly for
approving a budget that includes funding to ensure that nursing
home-eligible seniors can remain healthy and independent in their
own homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. By fully funding the
Community Care Program, 70,000 seniors in Illinois will be able to safely shelter in
place.
We are pleased to see the graduated income tax ballot measure
move another step closer to becoming an option for voters, as AARP
Illinois believes the current plan to switch to a graduated income
tax is a step in the right direction, protecting older taxpayers
and their families without taxing retirement income.
As a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to
improving lives for older adults – and keeping them safe during the
current COVID-19 pandemic – AARP Illinois also thanks elected
officials for passing measures to expand the opportunity to allow
Illinoisans to vote by mail.
And with this session now drawn to a close, AARP Illinois urges
the General Assembly to continue its work now and into the summer
by focusing on improving the safety and well-being of Illinois' nursing home residents who have been
hit especially hard by this pandemic. These vulnerable residents
need elected officials more than ever to help ensure they can
continue to live their lives with the dignity and care they
deserve."
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SOURCE AARP Illinois