Monday, June 22, 2015

Influencing Illinois

There's a lot that goes on in government that affects our families' daily lives. Elected officials make decisions that impact the quality of our children's education and the quality of care for our aging parents. They influence the programs for our military veterans, senior citizen and persons with disabilities. They play an important role in providing for health care and jobs in our communities and for keeping our families safe.

As women, these are all things we care deeply about. It is often women who make the primary decisions for their families about education, childcare and health care. We agonize over whether our aging parents can live at home with help or reside in an assisted living center and question if they’d be better served in a nursing home. We want the best for our children and our families no matter their needs. We demand safe communities and we crave a strong economy with good paying jobs.

It seems elected officials should be listening a little more to the women of this state.

This blog is about women, our families and the way we influence elected and government officials in the state of Illinois. It is a resource for information and a space to offer your perspective.

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