Sangamon Sun

Nikki Budzinski, a U.S. Congress representative for Illinois' 13th district, shared her thoughts on several pressing issues via social media on February 20, 2025. Budzinski's comments addressed educational policy, disaster relief funding, and cultural heritage.

On the same day at 18:28 UTC, Budzinski discussed the impact of former President Trump's proposed plans to eliminate the Department of Education. She expressed concern over how these plans could affect Illinois, particularly educators in the Metro East region. She emphasized that such actions would be detrimental to the state's education system. "Meeting with educators in the Metro East underscored how devastating Trump's plans to shut down the Department of Education would be for Illinois."

Later that day at 18:53 UTC, Budzinski highlighted an ongoing issue concerning St. Clair County's pending disaster relief funds amounting to $89.5 million. She pointed out that delaying or reducing this assistance would exacerbate challenges faced by residents trying to rebuild their lives after disasters. "This is disappointing news for St. Clair County, which is waiting on $89.5 million in disaster relief from this office."

At 20:52 UTC, Budzinski took a moment to honor Miles Davis during Black History Month. Born in the Metro East area where she was also raised, Davis was celebrated as one of jazz music's most influential figures whose work has inspired many musicians across generations. "Born and raised in the Metro East, Miles Davis was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz."