SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A strong, diverse coalition of House Democratic lawmakers will lead the Caucus’ effort to continue rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house, make smart investments in critical services, and prioritize the needs of working families.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For the first time since being elected to lead the Illinois House of Representatives, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch presided over Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address. The governor’s proposal focused on investments in early childhood education and childcare, higher education, and efforts to fight poverty, while maintaining his commitment to improving Illinois’ finances.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – It is tradition for the Governor to deliver his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session in the House Chamber. However, for the past two years, a global pandemic and a dangerous snowstorm forced Governor JB Pritzker to relocate. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to host the governor for the first time since he was elected to lead the chamber.“
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Members of the Illinois House of Representatives passed rules for the chamber this week, which allows legislative activity to begin for the 103rd General Assembly. Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch thanked members of both sides of the aisle for their participation in crafting the rules. They passed with bipartisan support on Wednesday.
Read MoreWESTCHESTER, Ill. – Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are returning to Springfield next week to begin work for the 2023 legislative session. Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will begin his second term leading the House, surrounded by one of the most diverse Democratic Caucuses in Illinois’ history.
Read MoreROSEMONT, Ill. – For the first time in the history of the Illinois House of Representatives, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch hosted a leadership retreat for the assistant leaders and deputy leaders of the House Democratic Caucus.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the members of his House Democratic leadership team Thursday, which includes Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chief Budgeteer Jehan Gordon-Booth, Deputy Majority Leader Lisa Hernandez, Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman, and Assistant Majority Leader Kam Buckner.
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Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch was officially nominated by the House of Representatives to serve a second term as the chamber's leader on Wednesday.
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Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield this week for the lame duck session and inaugural events for the 103rd General Assembly next week.
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