Beth Coulson in 17th

In the Illinois 17th, State Representative Beth Coulson:

This past year was a year of hard choices in the state legislature. The overriding concern during this session was how to provide for the critical needs of Illinois citizens and still balance the budget, all in the face of an estimated revenue shortfall.

While Illinois ' economy shows signs of improving, we still face budget difficulties. The budget, of course, affects every state program and every one of us. Last year's budget essentially raided various state pension funds – this cannot continue. The State's Medicaid debt alone stands at $1.8 billion – money owed to doctors, hospitals and other health care providers. We cannot continue to employ short-term borrowing to pay these bills, and these health care providers still have to wait months before being paid. I will continue to fight and negotiate for a more responsible state budget.

Endorsements:

The Chicago Tribune in its endorsement called Rep. Coulson, “one of the easiest endorsement choices in the entire legislature. Smart, honest, independent, hard-working and respected on both sides of the aisle, Coulson is a moderate Republican whose genuine interest in public policy is revealed by her mastery of complex policy details...”

Wilmette Life:

She's also worked to retain and attract physicians to the state, via insurance and litigation reforms and a loan repayment assistance program for young physicians who elect to practice here.

VOTE Beth Coulson