While most of us are trying to be more frugal, the loss of a job, a divorce, or a medical emergency can quickly sink us deeply into debt. Lisa Madigan More Quotes by Lisa Madigan More Quotes From Lisa Madigan It is never too late to correct our mistakes. And if we do not, we risk repeating them. Lisa Madigan mistakesnevernever-too-latelate Stalking is a serious crime with serious consequences. Lisa Madigan consequencesstalkingcrimeserious Consumers don't need to be forced to pay billions for so-called smart technology to know how to reduce their utility bills. We know to turn down the heat or air conditioning and shut off the lights. Lisa Madigan downlightssmarttechnology Stalking is a crime that can paralyze an otherwise productive person with fear. Lisa Madigan personstalkingcrimefear A ban on same-sex marriage violates the state Constitution's equal protection clause. Lisa Madigan stateequalconstitutionmarriage In every community in Illinois, same-sex couples have chosen to join together and, in many instances, to raise families of their own. These couples are our relatives and friends, our neighbors, co-workers and parents of our children's classmates. They deserve the same rights and responsibilities that civil marriage offers straight couples. Lisa Madigan marriagecommunitytogetherchildren The Attorney General is the state's chief consumer advocate, fighting to protect the financial security of all Illinoisans. Lisa Madigan consumersecurityfinancialfighting In 2011, when the General Assembly passed the law allowing civil unions, Illinois took an important step forward to recognize that gay and lesbian couples have the right to build lives together and create strong, loving families. Lisa Madigan stepgaylawtogether Demand to know the school's accreditation. Regional accreditation is preferable to national, particularly if you want to transfer credits. Check with the certifying association or potential employer in your field to ensure successful completion of the program will actually qualify you for that job. Lisa Madigan jobknowyouschool The party on Wall Street never ends - while the rest of us pick up their tab and suffer the hangover. Lisa Madigan streetrestneverparty I often say that paying off your debt is like dieting. There are no miracle cures; it takes discipline and hard work. Lisa Madigan yourdisciplinehard-workwork Hard work, careful planning, and realistic financial advice will be required by many to regain solvency. Lisa Madigan willhard-workworkadvice Higher education is meant to provide economic opportunity to Americans - not provide unscrupulous companies the opportunity to syphon off billions in federal taxpayer dollars unfairly. Lisa Madigan higher-educationeducationopportunity The explosive growth of the for-profit school industry has had disastrous effects on millions of Americans and our economy. Lisa Madigan economyindustrygrowthschool The Department of Education's refusal to oversee and hold for-profit schools accountable is a government-made disaster, and American students and taxpayers should not have to pay for it. Lisa Madigan americandisasterstudentseducation I'm very lucky to have the support of my family. Lisa Madigan verysupportfamilylucky My husband helps take care of our kids. Lisa Madigan taketake-carecarehusband It probably can take me anywhere I want to be, but I have to be honest, being attorney general is a great job. Lisa Madigan jobgreatmewant I went to law school to help people. Lisa Madigan helplawpeopleschool Being attorney general has truly allowed me to be a voice for justice for the people of Illinois and oftentimes the country - and I love it. Lisa Madigan mejusticelovepeople
