Community Voices

WATCH-LISTEN: State Budget Forum - Champaign-Urbana

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Brian Moline

Published May 17, 2017 at 8:00 PM CDT

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Doug Lavey comments.

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Isak Griffiths comments about how the budget impasse has impacted Courage Connection, a domestic violence shelter in Champain.

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Panelists Susanna Márquez, President Tim Killeen, Governor Jim Edgar, Chris Mooney and moderator Brian Moline."

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Governor Jim Edgar discusses the forum with Senait Gebregiorgis of WCCU.

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Dena Lawrence comments.

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Attendees speak with State Representative Margo McDermed after the forum.

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NPR Illinois hosted a forum on the state budget in Champaign on May 17.

Community members attended to tell how they have been impacted by the state budget impasse.

Panelists included:

Governor Jim Edgar, Visiting Senior Fellow, Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA)
Timothy Killeen, President, University of Illinois System
Chris Mooney, Director, Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA)
Rosanna Márquez, President, AARP Illinois

Moderator: Brian Moline, Morning Edition Host, Illinois Public Media

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Champaign-Urbana Forum - Part 2