Ethics reform not likely to get passed in Springfield anytime soon
"There's a number of things that we have done that I think really changed the environment and have helped us get to the point ...
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After Madigan’s Conviction, Lawmakers Ask: Has Illinois Done Enough to Root Out Corruption?
In a statement, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the verdict an “important message to anyone in government” that “if you choose ...
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Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy
“They should be here to speak out against fascism. We cannot be silent.” Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning ...
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his annual budget address in front of House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, left, and ...
Illinois should tax consumer services to fix its fiscal problems
Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...
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State Sen. Napoleon Harris out as chairman of committee regulating insurance industry
State Sen. Napoleon Harris III speaks during a 2019 news conference with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker standing in the background. Ashlee Rezin / Sun ...
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Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee ‘overwhelmed with emotions’
For the first time in more than a decade, a Republican will chair an Illinois House committee. Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch ...