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Madigan Schedules Votes on Gun Safety Measures

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of another tragic mass shooting claiming innocent lives at a Florida high school, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats will advance a package of legislation next week that includes stricter regulation of gun dealers, restrictions on the purchase of military-style... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“After six months of negotiation with the Rauner Administration, House Democrats are preparing to advance a framework for an update of the Illinois hospital assessment program, which must receive federal approval before June 30, 2018.... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan after State of the State address

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday:“As he has done throughout his administration, Governor Rauner chooses to blame others for the challenges facing our state on his watch instead of being the leader he was elected to be. If the governor... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on education funding reform bill passage

Tuesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday:“Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in this bill. And even where we don’t fully agree, we’re... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on school funding measure

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“Throughout three years of the governor’s budget crisis, we saw very clearly that political theater is not a substitute for real leadership. By calling a special session while he refuses to negotiate and even says ‘there’s... Read More.

Business Owners: Madigan 32% Tax Hike will be Devastating

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined small business owners in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood today to put a face to the families that will be impacted by the Madigan 32 percent permanent tax hike."Our hardworking families and small business owners are once again paying for the failed... Read More.

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Madigan Calls Committee of the Whole Meetings to Hear Direct Impact of Rauner Proposals

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will give workers injured on the job an opportunity to tell legislators how Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed changes to the workers’ compensation system will directly impact them at a committee of the whole hearing Thursday.“The governor and his allies... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget impasse

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday:“We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with the governor without... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs to the state:“Today’s passage of a procurement... Read More.

Speaker Michael Madigan issues statement on Senate budget bill

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday regarding budget bills passed by the Senate:“The appropriations measures passed by the Senate will be thoughtfully considered by the House Democratic Budget Working Group headed by Representative Greg Harris. Since the beginning of the session,... Read More.