WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is opposing President Trump’s tax plan that will increase taxes on working families across the state by eliminating the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. “The SALT deduction prevents working...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation requiring cursive writing to be taught in Illinois’ elementary schools is now law thanks to efforts by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, to revitalize this skill. “As technology has advanced in the fast-paced world we live...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is supporting legislation to put in place policies and training for legislators, staff and lobbyists in order to stop sexual harassment in state government. “Sexual harassment, in any form, is...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on his colleagues in the General Assembly to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of legislation that would provide taxpayers with greater insight into Illinois’ unpaid bills and state debt. “When...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In the wake of the nation’s deadliest acts of domestic terrorism, that left almost 60 people dead and over 500 wounded, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling for the passage of gun safety reforms that would oversee the sale of...