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Industry advocates and unions supporting caregivers for people with developmental disabilities are calling on lawmakers to more than double a funding increase proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in February.
Supporters say the increase is needed to fill staffing shortages and offer more competitive wages for those serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Advocates differ on language requiring strict pass-through of state funding to staff