Stuart Legislation to Block Pay Raise for Lawmakers Signed into Law

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for lawmakers was signed into law today. “Politicians shouldn’t take a pay raise when the state is in such dire fiscal shape,” said Stuart. “When...

Statement from Speaker Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 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...