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Illinois House Appoints Justice Michael McCuskey as Legislative Inspector General

Feb 17, 2022 | Burke_K, Welch, West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the Democrat’s commitment to ensure ethical oversight over the General Assembly, the Illinois House of Representatives took decisive action to appoint Michael McCuskey, a veteran judge of both federal district court and state...

House to Resume Legislative Session In Person

Jan 27, 2022 | Welch

Speaker Welch announced on Thursday that House members will return to Springfield for legislative session next week. “With the decline of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we are ready to get back to Springfield while remaining cautious and vigilant in this...

Speaker Welch’s Statement on Governor Pritzker Signing Senate Bill 1040

Dec 10, 2021 | Welch

“This pandemic has highlighted the vital importance of equitable health care access for all. Senate Bill 1040 will help provide some financial stability to newly reopened hospitals, like Westlake, during a time of transition while giving people in these...

Speaker Welch’s Statement on Majority Leader Greg Harris’ Announcement

Nov 29, 2021 | Welch

“Greg Harris embodies public service and throughout his fifteen year career, he has been a passionate advocate for what’s fair and just. His command of a wide range of public policy issues, particularly Medicaid and our state budget, has been such a vital...

Speaker Welch’s Statement on Historic Veto Session

Oct 29, 2021 | Welch

“I want to congratulate everyone who had a hand in this incredibly successful and historical veto session. We were able to ensure our state has effective tools to fight this pandemic. We repealed the final anti-abortion law on the books in Illinois. We provided...

Speaker Welch’s Statement on the Repeal of the Parental Notification Act

Oct 27, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – “Repealing the Parental Notification Act has been a priority of mine for many years and I am incredibly proud to see it cross the finish line tonight,” said House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. “I want to...

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