Democrats try to move on after ex-Illinois speaker’s conviction as GOP calls for greater state ethics reforms
Hoping to finally turn the page on former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decadeslong reign over Illinois politics, Democrats ...
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Democratic leaders paint brighter picture for Illinois finances after budget briefing
A day before Gov. JB Pritzker unveils what he has promised will be a balanced budget, Democratic leaders who had been bracing for a deficit of more than ...
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IL Speaker Welch downplays suggestion Chicago mayor does not have good relationship with state
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has a warning for Mayor Brandon Johnson: getting help from Springfield this year could be an uphill battle. ABC7 Chicago political reporter Craig Wall ...
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Illinois House speaker to Mayor Brandon Johnson: Get ready to hear ‘no’ a lot in Springfield
He noted that he was a staffer to Illinois ... criticized Welch for failing to call the hemp bill because it lacked majority Democratic support of his caucus. But the House speaker said Friday ...
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Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in third term
SPRINGFIELD — When Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the Illinois House this month, he called on his colleagues to “rise to the occasion” and ...
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Illinois House speaker urges Mayor Johnson to reveal Springfield wish list
CHICAGO — To enact his progressive agenda, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield for an assist, but powerful Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel “Chris” Welch warns that money is ...
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Capitol Connection: Speaker Welch discusses Lame Duck Session, impending budget deficit
(NEXSTAR) — House speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will enter his third term ... During this session, the Illinois Senate moved a new version of Karina’s Law, which would allow firearms ...