SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act Tax Credit (BCJA) application. BCJA is a bipartisan initiative designed to support economic development and expansion by providing tax credits to companies that make investments in Illinois.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Westchester, joined healthcare heroes and state leaders to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency declarations, while also continuing effective reforms initiated under the pandemic orders to streamline and expand delivery of care.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big pharmaceutical corporations jacking up the costs of generic prescription drugs could face serious financial penalties following legislation by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, which just passed the State House of Representatives.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Tuesday, a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois denied another attempt to block the state’s assault weapons ban while the law faces legal challenges. Earlier this month, the federal appeals court in Chicago also issued the same ruling and said the law was “constitutionally sound.”
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, welcomed Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson to the State Capitol Wednesday, beginning a conversation on economic development, public safety, and moving Illinois and the City of Chicago forward together.
Read MoreHILLSIDE, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch visited Hillside Middle School this week to speak with students about the legislative process, the job of Speaker of the House, and how he became the first Black person to hold that title.
Read MoreBELLWOOD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is hosting his annual community shred day on Saturday, April 15th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Bellwood Village Hall. The event is free to the public and shredding will be accepted until the shred trucks reach capacity.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced $175 million in Back to Business Grants available for sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically, restaurants, hotels, and creative arts organizations.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB208 into law, which makes Illinois the third state in the nation to mandate paid time off to be used for any reason. This legislation provides employees up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period. Thanks to this new law, roughly 1.5 million workers will begin earning paid time off beginning in 2024.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives elected Nicole Hill to become the chamber’s first female chief doorkeeper in the state’s history. Hill, a Springfield resident, was selected from a pool of more than 80 applicants and comes to the House with an impressive resume.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreHILLSIDE, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and peaceful holiday season.
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