IL Freedom Caucus Calls Out Speaker Chris Welch for Blocking ‘Invest in Kids’ Legislation
The program has handed out nearly 50,000 scholarships since the program launched in the 2018-2019 school year. #investinkids
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Speaker Welch Introduces Legislation to Make Illinois Among the First States to Allow Legislative Staff to Unionize
The legislation comes after roughly 20 members of the Speaker’s staff requested voluntary recognition as a union by Welch after their petition was d…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Further Protect Reproductive Rights
The Parental Notification Act of 1995 required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure.
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Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits
Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits (Springfield, IL) - Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic legislative leaders last week filed a…
Speaker Welch Meets With President Joe Biden, Addresses Recent Rise in Violence
Speaker Welch Meets With President Joe Biden, Addresses Recent Rise in Violence - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with President Joe Biden…
Speaker Welch on COVID Vaccine Distribution Plans
Speaker of the House Chris Welch pens a letter to constituents regarding COVID Vaccine distribution plan.