Mussman Responds to Budget Veto Override Vote

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement Thursday: “Today, I voted against an unfair tax hike on local families.  The conventional remedy in Illinois seems to always be some sort of tax increase to solve our short...

Turner Approves Balanced Budget, Protects Vital Services

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, released the following statement after the final passage of a full-year, balanced budget for the state of Illinois: “Since Governor Rauner took office, he has refused to enact a full-year, balanced budget. As a...

Madigan Schedules Thursday Vote to Override Rauner Budget Veto

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday: “The House will hold a vote on Thursday, July 6 to override the governor’s vetoes of the balanced budget sent to him. House Democrats look forward to working with our colleagues...

Statement from Speaker Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “I’m disappointed that Leader Durkin has chosen not to attend our leaders meeting for the second day in a row. Democrats are committed to working with Republicans to find common...