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The Lt. Governor's Office News page provides access to all press releases from the Lt. Governor's Press Office, encompassing a wide range of issues including military assistance, economics, education, health issues, and the environment.
06/26/2013 - Lt. Governor Simon issues statement on Supreme Court decisions
CHICAGO – Following the United States Supreme Court’s historic decisions on civil liberties this morning, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement:
06/25/2013 - Simon: Don’t double student loan rates
CHICAGO – With interest rates on student loans set to double within a week, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is working with Illinois students to lobby Congress to take action. For the second year in a row, Simon is encouraging students across the state to urge Congress to stop interest rates from doubling on July 1.
05/09/2013 - Senate passes Lt. Governor’s ethics reform bill
SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon applauded the Senate today for its 52-1 passage of Senate Bill 1361, legislation that will reform the state’s Statement of Economic Interests form. The bill now moves to the House.
05/09/2013 - Simon applauds historic Senate pension action
05/02/2013 - Simon encourages passage of measure to support education funding reform
05/01/2013 - Lt. Gov. Simon: Pass ethics reform measure now
04/24/2013 - Simon: Apply to College Illinois! to budget for college now
04/23/2013 - Simon: Flood dangers not over yet
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