Delivering On Promises: Speaker Welch’s First 100 Days

Apr 23, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today marks 100 days since House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in to serve as Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House. In just under four months, Speaker Welch has worked tirelessly to ensure his promises to address our state’s...

Stuart Passes Bill to Tackle Period Poverty on College Campuses

Apr 20, 2021 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Menstrual products would be available free of charge in campus restrooms under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which recently passed the House with bipartisan support. “A lack of access to menstrual hygiene...