KC
@kcstralka23.bsky.social
Leslie Knope Wannabe | Insufferably Proud Chicagoan | Rom Com Aficionado | Washed up athlete | MUBB Fan | 🇺🇸 Opinions are my own
Reposted by KC
Donald Trump is making kids go hungry so his friends can get tax cuts.
SNAP has been a crucial resource for families trying to put food on the table for more than 60 years.
Here in Illinois, we'll continue fighting against these impacts.
SNAP has been a crucial resource for families trying to put food on the table for more than 60 years.
Here in Illinois, we'll continue fighting against these impacts.
360,000 Illinois Residents To Lose Food Assistance Due To Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Pritzker Says
New work requirements for SNAP benefits and shifting funding burdens to the states will strip food assistance from thousands of unhoused people, veterans and older residents, Gov. JB Pritzker's office...
blockclubchicago.org
July 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Donald Trump is making kids go hungry so his friends can get tax cuts.
SNAP has been a crucial resource for families trying to put food on the table for more than 60 years.
Here in Illinois, we'll continue fighting against these impacts.
SNAP has been a crucial resource for families trying to put food on the table for more than 60 years.
Here in Illinois, we'll continue fighting against these impacts.
Reposted by KC
In Illinois and across the country, working families will see costs rise. Premiums will go up by an average of 75% for 90% of the Affordable Care Act enrollees.
Premiums for many Illinoisans who get coverage through the ACA marketplace are projected to increase 61%, or $1,032 annually.
Premiums for many Illinoisans who get coverage through the ACA marketplace are projected to increase 61%, or $1,032 annually.
July 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In Illinois and across the country, working families will see costs rise. Premiums will go up by an average of 75% for 90% of the Affordable Care Act enrollees.
Premiums for many Illinoisans who get coverage through the ACA marketplace are projected to increase 61%, or $1,032 annually.
Premiums for many Illinoisans who get coverage through the ACA marketplace are projected to increase 61%, or $1,032 annually.
Reposted by KC
770,000 Illinoisans who rely on the Affordable Care Act expansion could lose access to health care because of Trump’s big beautiful bill.
He’s gambling with the lives of real people.
He’s gambling with the lives of real people.
July 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
770,000 Illinoisans who rely on the Affordable Care Act expansion could lose access to health care because of Trump’s big beautiful bill.
He’s gambling with the lives of real people.
He’s gambling with the lives of real people.
Reposted by KC
Run it back, Gov. @jbpritzker.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Run it back, Gov. @jbpritzker.bsky.social
Reposted by KC
I’m running for re-election to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. Let’s keep Illinois moving forward. jbpritzker.com youtu.be/0HCOrIr7Umo
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I’m running for re-election to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. Let’s keep Illinois moving forward. jbpritzker.com youtu.be/0HCOrIr7Umo
Reposted by KC
Illinois has gotten big things done to protect our people, from increasing the number of state police to banning assault weapons.
There's more to be done — it's time for Congressional Republicans to stop with the stunts and start working with us on solutions.
There's more to be done — it's time for Congressional Republicans to stop with the stunts and start working with us on solutions.
June 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Illinois has gotten big things done to protect our people, from increasing the number of state police to banning assault weapons.
There's more to be done — it's time for Congressional Republicans to stop with the stunts and start working with us on solutions.
There's more to be done — it's time for Congressional Republicans to stop with the stunts and start working with us on solutions.
Reposted by KC
A decade ago, Illinois was plunged into a budget impasse that disrupted the lives of working families.
The times have changed — nine credit upgrades, seven balanced budgets, a $2.5 billion Rainy Day Fund, jobs at an all-time high, and a growing economy.
The times have changed — nine credit upgrades, seven balanced budgets, a $2.5 billion Rainy Day Fund, jobs at an all-time high, and a growing economy.
June 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A decade ago, Illinois was plunged into a budget impasse that disrupted the lives of working families.
The times have changed — nine credit upgrades, seven balanced budgets, a $2.5 billion Rainy Day Fund, jobs at an all-time high, and a growing economy.
The times have changed — nine credit upgrades, seven balanced budgets, a $2.5 billion Rainy Day Fund, jobs at an all-time high, and a growing economy.
Reposted by KC
Gutting health insurance and safety net programs for moms and their children is already enough of a low blow from Republicans — but during National Women's Health Week, no less.
Have some shame.
Have some shame.
House Republicans plow ahead on hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts despite infighting
House GOP plows ahead to advance key components of its bill to fund Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds within.
abcnews.go.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Gutting health insurance and safety net programs for moms and their children is already enough of a low blow from Republicans — but during National Women's Health Week, no less.
Have some shame.
Have some shame.
Reposted by KC
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are turning our government into their own slush fund.
Attempting to cut Medicaid and Social Security, all while chopping up essential departments and agencies — just to make themselves and their friends even richer.
Attempting to cut Medicaid and Social Security, all while chopping up essential departments and agencies — just to make themselves and their friends even richer.
May 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are turning our government into their own slush fund.
Attempting to cut Medicaid and Social Security, all while chopping up essential departments and agencies — just to make themselves and their friends even richer.
Attempting to cut Medicaid and Social Security, all while chopping up essential departments and agencies — just to make themselves and their friends even richer.
Reposted by KC
The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Reposted by KC
While our neighbors continue to restrict reproductive care, know that Illinois is and will always be a safe haven for anyone seeking an abortion.
Nearly 1 in 4 out-of-state abortion patients come to Illinois, new report finds
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in 2022, Illinois has become a major haven for people seeking abortion care in the Midwest and the South.
chicago.suntimes.com
April 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
While our neighbors continue to restrict reproductive care, know that Illinois is and will always be a safe haven for anyone seeking an abortion.
Reposted by KC
The largest tax hike in history, brought to you by the Trump administration. The MAGA idiots can try to spin this however they want - we know the truth.
Tariffs = A tax on working families. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
Tariffs = A tax on working families. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
Trump side says tariffs will raise $6 trillion, which would be largest tax hike in US history | CNN Business
White House aide Peter Navarro said Sunday that he expects President Donald Trump’s tariffs to bring in $6 trillion in revenue in the next decade, which could amount to the largest tax hike in US hist...
amp.cnn.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The largest tax hike in history, brought to you by the Trump administration. The MAGA idiots can try to spin this however they want - we know the truth.
Tariffs = A tax on working families. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
Tariffs = A tax on working families. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
Thinking about the message “not going back” as I read headlines like this… 😔
March 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Thinking about the message “not going back” as I read headlines like this… 😔
Reposted by KC
Have you voted for the Centennial Flag as our new state flag lately? Remember: you have the chance to make an indisputably correct decision every single day for another two weeks. How often does that happen??
apps.ilsos.gov/stateflag/
apps.ilsos.gov/stateflag/
January 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Have you voted for the Centennial Flag as our new state flag lately? Remember: you have the chance to make an indisputably correct decision every single day for another two weeks. How often does that happen??
apps.ilsos.gov/stateflag/
apps.ilsos.gov/stateflag/
Feels right to introduce myself on here by saying this is exactly the type of content I’m looking for in my feed #Hiya
They’re back!
Maurie and Flaurie, named after the hot dog stand’s founders, returned today after a visit to a “SuperSpa,” where they got much-needed touch-ups, owners told @blockclubchi.bsky.social in Sept.
Past stories: blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/04/s...
blockclubchicago.org/2023/05/01/s...
Maurie and Flaurie, named after the hot dog stand’s founders, returned today after a visit to a “SuperSpa,” where they got much-needed touch-ups, owners told @blockclubchi.bsky.social in Sept.
Past stories: blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/04/s...
blockclubchicago.org/2023/05/01/s...
November 14, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Feels right to introduce myself on here by saying this is exactly the type of content I’m looking for in my feed #Hiya