Speaker Welch Releases Statement on Budget Address

Feb 17, 2021 | Welch

Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released a statement yesterday regarding Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address: “As expected, given the challenges of COVID-19 and the accompanying job loss and business disruption, this year’s budget requires hard...

Welch Announces New Appointments to House Democratic Leadership Team

Jan 28, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch today announced the committees and chairpersons of the 102nd General Assembly, including six new committees to work on pressing priorities facing Illinois residents during this time of crises. “Illinois is facing a...

Welch Announces Appointments to House Democratic Leadership Team

Jan 21, 2021 | Ammons, Andrade, Buckner, Conroy, Evans, Flowers, Gabel, Gordon-Booth, Guzzardi, Harris, Hernandez L, Hoffman, Mah, Manley, Ortiz, Ramirez, Walsh, Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the members of his House Democratic leadership team Thursday, including state Reps. Jehan Gordon-Booth, Robyn Gabel, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., and Jay Hoffman. “As we begin a new day in the House, I’m committed...

Rep. Welch on Return to Session: “The Time for Justice is Now”

Jan 8, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside issued the following statement ahead of the Illinois General Assembly convening for the first time since the spring of 2020: “It is critically important that the legislature meet in a safe fashion to...

Welch Promotes Health Insurance Sign-Up Period

Oct 30, 2020 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting the upcoming open enrollment period for the Illinois health insurance marketplace. “The COVID-19 pandemic has once again demonstrated the importance and necessity of quality and affordable...