Citizens for Judy Baar Topinka

5/22/2013 – TOPINKA: TAX REVENUE UP, BUT BILL TRIAGE CONTINUES

News — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:00 +0000

Backlog expected to grow by up to $2 billion

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Wednesday warned that a recent reduction in the state’s bill backlog is temporary and implored leaders to continue identifying efficiencies and savings that will allow the state to regain its fiscal footing in the long-term.

4/24/2013 – TOPINKA: FLOOD RECOVERY PAYMENTS TO TAKE PRIORITY

News — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:14:00 +0000

Comptroller urges impacted businesses to contact office

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka released the following statement on Wednesday to announce that her office will prioritize state payments to assist with flood recovery efforts:

TOPINKA SALUTES FEMALE FIRE SERVICE LEADERS

News — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:06:00 +0000

15 honored as part of Women’s History Month

CHICAGO – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka saluted 15 fire service leaders, including two of the state’s female Fire Chiefs, on Tuesday as part of her office’s celebration of Women’s History Month.

TOPINKA: NO TO NEW BORROWING

News — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:05:00 +0000

Comptroller testifies against adding to debt

SPRINGFIELD – Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Tuesday warned against any additional borrowing to pay down the state’s massive backlog of unpaid bills, noting that Illinois already has bonded its way to one of the lowest credit ratings in the nation, and cannot afford to dig deeper into debt.

3/5/2013 – TOPINKA: ILLINOIS LOSES LEGEND IN NETSCH

News — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:21:00 +0000

Comptroller salutes longtime colleague, friend

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka released the following statement Tuesday in response to the passing of Dawn Clark Netsch:

2/6/2013 – TOPINKA: FISCAL CLOUD HOVERS OVER STATE

News — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:03:00 +0000

Financial challenges overshadow accomplishments

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Wednesday released the following statement in response to Gov. Pat Quinn’s State of the State address:

1/21/2013 – TOPINKA: ADDRESS BUDGET SHORTFALLS NOW

News — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:23:00 +0000

Critical services jeopardized by continued inaction

CHICAGO – Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Monday warned that Illinois is on track to run out of appropriations for services that its residents depend on, and urged state leaders to act before the situation becomes a crisis.

12/28/2012 – TOPINKA: ‘FISCAL CLIFF’ FIASCO WILL COST ILLINOIS

News — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:03:00 +0000

Economic impact could exceed $1 billion for state budget

CHICAGO - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Friday warned that the economic impact for the state budget could exceed $1 billion if Congress and the President are unable to reach an agreement to prevent the federal government from going over the "fiscal cliff."

TOPINKA KICKS OFF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

News — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:10:00 +0000

Comptroller joins Cancer Society in ‘Making Strides’

SPRINGFIELD—Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka joined the American Cancer Society, healthcare professionals, survivors and volunteers Wednesday at Springfield’s historic Union Station to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month and promote the 5^th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

TOPINKA HOSTS HIRING OUR HEROES EMPLOYMENT EXPO

News — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:45:00 +0000

Comptroller partners with Chamber, Loyola to aid vets, families

CHICAGO – Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka greeted hundreds of veterans seeking jobs and over 100 employers at the Loyola University’s Gentile Arena Thursday for the Hiring Our Heroes Employment Expo, the latest in a series of events targeting unemployment and the financial stresses facing Illinois residents.