State Rep. Michael J. Madigan (D-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Michael J. Madigan (D-Ill.)
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Rauner seeks court guidance on illegally hired patronage workers in wake of special report; Hoffman and Clayborne connected to 11
In the wake of a scathing report from a court-appointed “special master” empowered to investigate political hiring abuses under former Gov. Pat Quinn, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and other state officials and lawmakers, current Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked for the court’s guidance on whether those improperly hired, thanks to political connections, should now be able to use collective bargaining agreements to leverage the experience they gained in those positions to land in different positions or even move up in the state’s employment ranks. -
Illinois' April 30 tax freedom day is tied for latest in Midwest
When it comes to taxes, everyone works for the government. Illinoisans worked 120 days – from Jan. 1 until April 30 – to pay the taxes they owe to federal, state and local governments. -
Do the Democrats in Springfield really need a bargain?
For almost two years, we’ve heard a litany of excuses for why Illinois does not have a state budget. -
While Metro East residents struggle, local lawmakers continue to get paid over 2-week spring break
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned April 11 without passing a balanced budget or tackling essential reforms to save the state from financial ruin. -
The shrinking Metro-East
Recently released census data reveal that St. Clair and Madison counties saw combined population losses of more than 1,600 people due to out-migration to other states. -
Illinois workers' compensation rules cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion a year
State and local costs for workers’ compensation are out of line with what other states pay. -
Moody's warning of an 'inflection' point in Illinois signals need for reform
Illinois lawmakers should heed Moody’s Investors Service’s warnings about the state’s precarious economic health and dire fiscal situation and enact major structural spending reforms to balance the budget. -
Illinois has hurt its economy by piling on taxes since the great recession
State and local tax hikes in Illinois have hurt economic growth, lowered the standard of living, and contributed to out-migration. -
Majority of Illinois voters support a 'no tax hike budget'
More than half of Illinois voters want lawmakers to balance the budget by only cutting state spending. -
This is one fever we'd like to catch
Sometimes a fever's a good thing, a natural, therapeutic response to disease. Our state is sick and could use a cleansing fever. -
John Cullerton feeds the rumor mill to deflect blame for his failures
Rumor has it that State Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) is “frustrated” with the current Illinois budget crisis and is contemplating retirement. -
Illinois losing 1 resident every 4.6 minutes, could fall behind Pennsylvania population
Illinois has record loss of 114,000 residents to other states in 2016 as population shrinks by 37,500. -
I-LAW: Voters sent clear message in election - restore fairness to courts
Results of recent judicial elections in southern Illinois demonstrate that voters don't want personal injury attorneys "ruling the court system," according to a legal reform advocate. -
Documentary “Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics.” now available online and on demand
CHICAGO – A documentary about Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now available for viewing by residents in Madison and St. Clair Counties as well as throughout Illinois. -
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives who gave Michael Madigan unlimited power
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan isn’t a typical state representative. -
You need money and connections to get into Madigan's place
Suppose there was a popular restaurant in Springfield called Madigan's, it was so popular that they could charge top dollar for all their dishes, so popular that you couldn't get in without a reservation, and you couldn't get a reservation unless you were somebody or knew somebody, and even then you still had to slip the maître d' a C-note to get seated. -
In six weeks, three local firms pitch in nearly $800K to state Dem campaigns
SPRINGFIELD – Law firms of John Simmons, Randy Gori and Tom Keefe gave $779,734 to campaigns of Illinois Democrats from Sept. 1 to Oct. 10. -
Illinoisans who vote for Madigan
Just as Illinoisans elect state representatives, state representatives elect the speaker of the House every two years. To become the speaker, Madigan just needs a majority vote. -
Illinois entrepreneurs deserve the right to earn a living
Illinois lawmakers should support a statewide law that limits government business regulations to only those necessary and carefully tailored to serve a legitimate public health, safety or welfare purpose. -
Documentary on House Speaker Michael J. Madigan out this month
CHICAGO – A documentary detailing the life of Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan is scheduled for release this month.