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Outside Money Flooded the Field, but Local Politics Still Carried the Day Illinois’ 2026 primary made two things clear at once. First, the state has become a major proving ground for national outside spending. Congressional and legislative races drew heavy involvement...
We’re excited to announce that distinguished legal advisor Elias “Louie” Mossos has joined Third Reading Consulting Group as our new Vice President. With more than 20 years of experience in and around Illinois government, Louie brings a deep bench of legal, policy,...
Download PDF FY 2026 Budget SB 2510 (Welch/Sims) creates the FY 2026 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on estimated General Funds revenues of $55.298B and spending of $55.048B for an estimated surplus of $250M. See below for the topline figures in the...
FY 2026 Budget SB 2510 (Welch/Sims) creates the FY 2026 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on estimated General Funds revenues of $55.298B and spending of $55.048B for an estimated surplus of $250M. See below for the topline figures in the budget. The...
On February 19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He outlined priorities for the State of Illinois in FY 2026 while highlighting the state’s fiscal successes under his leadership. Gov. Pritzker revised his FY 2025 revenue...
Adoption & Child Welfare Committee – Members ole Representative Party Chairperson : Suzanne M. Ness D Vice-Chairperson : Terra Costa Howard D Republican Spokesperson : Steven Reick R Member: Michael Crawford D Member: Jed Davis R Member: Lisa Davis D Member: Regan...
Agriculture - Members Role Senator Party Chair : Doris Turner D Vice-Chair : Patrick J. Joyce D Member: Cristina Castro D Member: Paul Faraci D Member: Michael E. Hastings D Member: Linda Holmes D Member: David Koehler D Member: Meg Loughran Cappel D Minority...
Deputy Minority Leaders Rep. Norine Hammond (94 – Macomb) Rep. Ryan Spain (73 – Peoria) Assistant Minority Leaders Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (100 – Murrayville) Rep. John Cabello (90 – Machesney Park) Rep. Dan Ugaste (65 – Geneva) Rep. Patrick Windhorst (117 – Metropolis)...
For Immediate Release Jan. 13, 2025 Speaker Welch Announces Committee Chairs for New Session Bipartisan Slate Includes Republican Veteran to Lead VA Committee SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch announced a bipartisan slate of veteran policy...
Interoffice Memorandum January 10, 2025 to: Members and Staff of the House Democratic Caucus from: Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, Speaker of the House re: House Democratic Caucus Leadership – 104th General Assembly As we prepare for the work of the 104th General...
The 2026 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned in the early morning hours on Sunday, June 1. The General Assembly passed an FY 2027 budget package, a transit trailer bill, an energy trailer bill, a cannabis omnibus, AI regulation legislation, a Medicaid omnibus, and a variety of other key pieces of legislation but adjourned without passing a Bears stadium bill, a labor omnibus, or an elections omnibus. Click here for a summary of the state's FY 2027 budget package and...
Springfield Update: 2026 Spring Session Wraps Up The General Assembly wrapped up its spring legislative session in typical fashion — voting into the early hours of June 1st before adjourning. The headline is a record-breaking $55.9 billion FY2027 budget passed entirely along party lines, built on roughly $800 million in new taxes targeting digital economy and gaming sectors rather than broad-based individual tax increases. Several high-profile items sputtered out at the goal line, and with a...
As the Illinois General Assembly approaches its May 31 spring session adjournment date, legislative activity has begun to accelerate significantly. With the May 22 opposite chamber third reading deadline passed, several notable bills cleared both the House of Representatives and Senate and are heading to the governor's desk. Departing from its usual practice of working through Memorial Day weekend, the General Assembly recessed over the weekend and reconvened in Springfield on...
