Springfield, IL- State Senator Pat McGuire (D-Joliet) praised the governor’s decision to sign legislation ending the controversial legislative scholarship program earlier today. McGuire, who took office earlier this year, chose not to participate in the scandal-ridden program and has vocally supported its abolition. He issued the following statement:
“Programs that aren’t on the up-and-up have to go. Getting rid of legislative scholarships is an important step toward restoring confidence in Illinois government. The State of Illinois has better ways to spend its money than on legislative scholarships. We must work on making higher education affordable for everyone. We also must make sure students graduate and are ready to work and make our state great again.”
