Posts Tagged ‘Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’
Welch Applauds Healthcare Heroes, Codifies Health Delivery Innovations as COVID Orders End
SPRINGFIELD | Healthcare workers and state leaders joined to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency declarations, while also continuing effective reforms initiated under the pandemic orders to…
Read MoreHost Committee for Equality and Pride 365 Announced
We’re excited to announce our host committee for Equality & Pride 365! Kelly Cassidy, State Representative for the 14th District Precious Brady-Davis, Associate Regional Communications Director at Sierra Club Greg…
Read MoreSpeaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on In My Own Words with Cory Thames
How many of these fast facts about Speaker Welch did you know? 🤔Learn more about House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on In My Own Words with Cory Thames. 🎥
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch Doesn’t Rule Out Putting Abortion Rights on 2024 Ballot
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday vowed there wouldn’t be another attempt to ask voters to approve a graduated-rate income tax, but did not rule out…
Read MoreMayor-Elect Johnson Pitches Unity to State Legislators in Springfield: ‘Our challenges are not that unique’
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Wednesday told Illinois legislators Chicago has its needs — including funding for public schools, mental health clinics and public safety — but “there is…
Read MoreChicago Politicians Promise Spectacular 2024 DNC
CHICAGO — With Chicago’s skyline glistening in the background, local Democrats took a victory lap Wednesday after landing the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The campaign to win the convention for…
Read MoreIllinois’ 2022 Corporate Board Diversity Report Shows Major Gains for Women
In 2019, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch aimed at increasing the diversity of our corporate boards was signed into law. Today, Denominator reports the average share of…
Read MoreSpeaker Emerita Pelosi Kicks Off Women’s History Month in Chicago
Westchester, IL – Democrats for the Illinois House and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch kicked off Women’s History Month with a bang. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined the group in…
Read MoreSpeaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Legislative Leaders in Illinois for Women in Power
Westchester, IL – On March 3, 2023 Democrats for the Illinois House will kick off Women’s History Month with a fundraising event celebrating women leaders in the House. In addition…
Read MoreAfter Securing Their Super Majority, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats Close with $1.7 million
Westchester, IL – After an election year where House members saw the most contested races in history, Democrats for the Illinois House and re-elected House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch have…
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