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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Illinois residents finding the exits; Census Bureau says 105,000 lost to other states
SPRINGFIELD — The door to Illinois continues to swing outward more often than it does inward. New data released by the U.S. Census bureau showed that in terms of domestic migration — people moving about within the United States — Illinois saw roughly 105,200 more people leave than arrive. -
St. Clair County judges hire election law specialist to defend nomination objections; Kasper has represented Obama, Clinton and Emanuel
A Chicago election law attorney who has represented President Obama and former President Clinton in election litigation will be helping three St. Clair County judges whose nomination papers face challenge at the Illinois State Board of Elections. -
Poll reveals Illinoisans 'fed up' with state’s inability to pass balanced budget
“This new poll shows what many people have been feeling for months: Illinoisans are fed up with a state economy that drives jobs across state lines, relies on tax hikes to try and balance state budgets, and politicians who refuse to address the political and economic problems facing the state,” said Nathaniel Hamilton, a spokesman for the Illinois Policy Institute. -
Illinois Policy Action highlights issue of term limiting state lawmakers; State senator says he 'self term limits'
Citizens interested in learning more about how term-limit policy could change the political landscape in Illinois can observe debates and discussions via the Illinois Policy Action, the lobbying arm of the Illinois Policy Institute. -
Rauner: Time to sell Thompson Center; Architect, former governor less than thrilled
SPRINGFIELD — Need a full city block in Chicago’s Loop? Gov. Bruce Rauner may have a deal for you. Rauner, R-Winnetka, on Tuesday announced his plan to sell the James R. -
Dems fail to override bargaining bill veto; GOP stays united, effort falls three votes short
SPRINGFIELD — House Democrats on Wednesday came up three votes short in their attempt to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the “no strike-no lockout” or interest arbitration bill. Although knowing the attendance put him one Democrat shy of his full 71 members present — the same number of votes needed for a successful override attempt — House Speaker Michael Madigan let the vote roll forward. Backers of Senate Bill 1229 put up 67 votes in the House when the bill originally passed. -
Rauner-led GOP, Democrats about to square off; Going in, margins on override vote look razor thin
SPRINGFIELD — At the moment, one four-digit number — 1229 — is the watchword for the struggle between first-year Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrats who hold supermajorities in the General Assembly. That struggle is anticipated to come to a head Wednesday in the House, when Democrats are expected to attempt an override of Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1229, the interest arbitration or “no-strike/no-lockout” bill. The measure would allow mandatory arbitration should either the state o -
Lawmaker: State can raise $3.9B without taxing most; But GOP, big business may not to rush to embrace plan
SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Jack Franks thinks he’s found a path to lead Illinois out of its budget wasteland or least get it well along the way. Franks, a Democrat from Marengo, says he’s working on a bill that could generate nearly $3.9 billion without raising taxes. “I think this is the path out,” Franks said. -
The cost of political participation: Public union dues in Illinois exceed $7 million annually
SPRINGFIELD – Political dues in unions of Illinois teachers and state employees exceed $7 million a year, state election board records show. The Illinois Education Association currently reports contributions at a rate that would top $5 million. -
Rauner offers new legislative package; Democrats say ‘no,’ it’s more of the same
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday said he’s again proposing legislation for a two-year freeze on local property taxes combined with what he calls local cost controls. This time, the governor added what it appears he hoped would be sweeteners for the financially troubled Chicago Public Schools system, including two years worth of CPS pension payments made by the state at about $200 million each. -
Rauner, Madigan scrapping again; Federal spending bill basis for latest tussle
SPRINGFIELD — The governor and House Democrats are going at it again. This time, it’s over an attempt by the House Democrats to change Senate Bill 2042, the measure the Senate easily passed last week to authorize the state to spend about $4.8 billion in federal money otherwise being held up by the lack of state budget. Rauner likes the legislation the way the Senate passed it. -
State employees to keep getting paid; For now, court rulings break in their favor
SPRINGFIELD — A pair of court decisions issued Friday means state Comptroller Leslie Munger can keep meeting the state’s payroll — for now. Munger and Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration have argued the state should be allowed to make its regular payroll despite the lack of a state budget. -
Rauner softens stance a bit, but Dems unimpressed
While Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bulk of the Legislature’s proposed budget and penned a newspaper editorial, Speaker Michael Madigan announced another whole-House hearing and began laying blame on the governor for an expected government shutdown. -
Rauner ad campaign begins; House-approved work comp proposal 'so bad' says Republican lawmaker
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s not-as-harsh-as-expected TV ad campaign blaming Speaker Michael Madigan for refusing to budge on the budget launched today in most media markets in the state: "They're saying 'No' to spending discipline; 'No' to job-creating economic reforms; ‘No' to term limits,” says a female announcer. "All they want is higher taxes. -
Can workers’ compensation reforms keep Illinois competitive?
SPRINGFIELD – As a critical deadline for closing the regular legislative session on time has passed, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Speaker Michael Madigan are pointing fingers over the state’s failure on Sunday to adopt a budget. Rauner continues to insist that structural reforms in his “Turnaround Agenda” – a package that aims to increase jobs and boost the economy in Illinois – be included in any deal. One of these reforms includes an overhaul of the state’s workers’ compensation system, a controver