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Madigan Announces Appointment of Rep. Greg Harris as Majority Leader

Jan 10, 2019 | Harris, Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday announcing his appointment of state Rep. Greg Harris as House majority leader: “At my request, Representative Greg Harris will serve as House majority leader. This is the first in a...

Madigan, House Democrats Call for Fair Tax that Eases the Burden on the Middle Class

May 1, 2018 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan, House Democrats and advocates for the middle class are calling out Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans for refusing to consider fair tax reform that would provide relief for the middle class while making the ultra-wealthy...

House Democrats Advance Measures to Combat Harassment, Commit to Continuing Effort to Change Culture

Nov 7, 2017 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of an ongoing effort to change the culture at the State Capitol and beyond, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats are advancing a series of measures to further crack down on workplace discrimination and harassment, fully...

Speaker Madigan Passes Harassment Protections through Committee, Announces Creation of Task Force to Recommend Further Changes

Oct 31, 2017 | Madigan

CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan outlined a plan to combat sexual harassment in state government Tuesday, passing legislation through a House committee that will require all lawmakers, staff and lobbyists to complete annual harassment training, and...

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Oct 24, 2017 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace. For a number of years, every member of the House has been required to certify that they develop and enforce a sexual...

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Aug 31, 2017 | Madigan

CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday as bipartisan education funding reform was signed into law: “Today is a victory for our schools, our students and our communities. It’s also a victory for compromise that I hope we...

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