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Mt. Vernon Christian Family Day Bands and Speaker Announced

Wednesday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s Christian Family Day is approaching on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 at the Logan Street Baptist Church North 42nd Street Property and Pavilion. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with Jefferson County churches displaying vendor booths with activities for families and children... 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.

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax hike: “Today was another step in Illinois’ never-ending tragic trail of tax hikes. Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent... 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.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday:“For nearly two years, families in our communities have lost critical services as a result of the budget impasse. Educators, social service agencies and countless others have warned that Illinois will be dealing with the consequences... Read More.

Illinois Policy Institute report: Legislative rules in Illinois give more power to its House speaker than virtually every other state in the nation

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

A new Illinois General Assembly will be sworn in next week, but when it comes to legislative business in Springfield the same old rules still apply. A new report released today by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute takes a deep dive into legislative rules in all... Read More.

Speaker Ryan Signs Shimkus Chemical Safety Bill, Sending it to The White House

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb Smith/Speaker Ryan's Office). After clearing its last... Read More.

Righter: Speaker Madigan, House Democrats kill EIU funding legislation

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that sailed through the Illinois Senate May 5 that would have directed more critical funding to Eastern Illinois University, other universities, and community colleges during the state’s ongoing budget impasse is now essentially dead, according to State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).“This is yet... Read More.