Democrats Deliver
State lawmakers are returning to Springfield this week. The two-week veto session was already on the books for legislators, but now it comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump’s election win. Democratic leaders — who kept their veto-proof…
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CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago, national party leaders referred to Illinois as a key part of the “blue wall” of Midwestern states crucial to President Joe Biden’s…
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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session, police reform, and potential gun legislation
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WESTCHESTER, Ill.– Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of the year. They are also bringing together Speakers from across the country to party with…
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Rock Island County Democrats say they are ready to fight for democracy and win big this November. At the forefront of the Democrats argument is that numerous rights — human and civil rights — are on the line again this…
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State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, successfully navigated seven critical bills through committee last week. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at improving mental health care for youth in foster care, supporting members of the National Guard…
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What we are seeing in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia isn’t a passing trend. This week, we witnessed the power of showing up to the polls and making our voices heard. Ohio passed a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom. In a…
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and statewide lawmakers are gathering in Springfield this week for the first week of the state legislature’s veto session. Happening this week and in November, it’s a time for lawmakers to consider vetoes, continue work on…
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Tuesday is the official kickoff to the 2024 political season. Candidates began the work of getting on the ballot for next spring’s primary election. Voters may not be thinking a lot about the 2024 election right now, since it is…
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In recognition of her hard work and dedication in Springfield and her record of advocating on behalf of working people in her community and across Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, has been promoted to deputy majority leader, one of…
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