Sangamon Sun

Nikki Budzinski, currently serving as a U.S. Congresswoman representing Illinois' 13th district, has been active on social media sharing insights and reflections on recent events and historical milestones. Her recent tweets highlight her engagement with local educational programs, significant historical anniversaries, and infrastructure issues affecting her constituents.

On February 3, 2025, Rep. Nikki Budzinski congratulated the graduates of the WISMaconDewitt Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Decatur. She emphasized the transformative nature of apprenticeships and expressed enthusiasm for more Illinois residents taking advantage of such opportunities. "Congratulations to the graduates of the @WISMaconDewitt Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Decatur! Apprenticeships are truly transformative and I'm excited to see more and more Illinoisans take advantage these programs!"

Later that day, she reflected on a significant historical event by acknowledging the 155th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th Amendment. She underscored its importance in granting Black men the right to vote and reiterated her commitment to protecting equal access to voting as fundamental to democracy. "155 years ago, the 15th Amendment was ratified, a pivotal moment in history that granted Black men the right to vote."

In another post on February 3rd, Budzinski addressed an issue impacting infrastructure funding access after a key site went down temporarily that morning. She highlighted how crucial it is for communities like IL13—which received $23 million in rural development grants in 2024—to maintain access to such resources without interruption. "This morning, millions of Americans saw https://t.co/FhRizSSFFq go down—a key site for accessing funding to create jobs & invest in infrastructure."