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* Press release…
Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Friday:
“In three days of special session, Democrats and Republicans have taken significant steps forward under extraordinary circumstances. Working together, we have passed bipartisan protections for first responders, nurses, and other essential workers – with the support of both business and labor. We have continued our work toward a state budget and voted to secure funding that will ensure vital services like health care, education, and resources for those facing layoffs and furloughs are met.
“When committing ourselves to this session, we acknowledged that the work before us would take at least three days. We must continue our work to provide relief and support to all Illinois communities and the people of Illinois affected by this unprecedented crisis. The House will convene tomorrow to continue our work.”
*** UPDATE *** The Senate will convene at 10 tomorrow morning.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 22, 20 @ 6:54 pm
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ILGA, ruining Memorial Days since 1995!
Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Friday, May 22, 20 @ 7:10 pm
I would not be surprised to see them there next week.
Comment by Retired Educator Friday, May 22, 20 @ 7:15 pm
Senate just adjourned until 10 am tomorrow
Comment by Anonymous Friday, May 22, 20 @ 7:25 pm
You could smell this coming since last wash day.
Comment by The Bashful Raconteur Friday, May 22, 20 @ 8:23 pm
Surely they will pass something to address the Governor’s EO authority.
Comment by JSI Friday, May 22, 20 @ 8:30 pm
“ Surely they will pass something to address the Governor’s EO authority“
Don’t call me Shirley
Comment by Donnie Elgin Friday, May 22, 20 @ 8:51 pm
== “ Surely they will pass something to address the Governor’s EO authority“ ==
If they haven’t started moving it before now, don’t count on it. No action means (a) the GA tacitly concurs with actions to date and (b) means the GA can’t be directly blamed for what happens.
How often have you seen a politician take a hard vote on the record of there is a way to avoid it?
Comment by RNUG Friday, May 22, 20 @ 9:40 pm
If the courts overrule Pritzker stating he has overreached the authority given to him the GA, but the GA, led by a super majority of Pritzker’s party who undoubtedly love his giving ability, refuse to act, does this sour the relationship that has been relatively smooth sailing since Pritzker’s election?
Comment by JSI Friday, May 22, 20 @ 11:08 pm
==How often have you seen a politician take a hard vote on the record of there is a way to avoid it?==
Especially majority Democrats in an election year.
Comment by Token Conservative Friday, May 22, 20 @ 11:44 pm
== If the courts overrule Pritzker stating he has overreached the authority given to him the GA ==
They won’t. Basically every court except one particular Clay county judge has upheld his actions.
Comment by Anonylawyer Saturday, May 23, 20 @ 1:54 am
@token conservative. Tell that to my republican representative, Davidsmeyer. A Raunerite who consistently voted absent.
Comment by Generic Drone Saturday, May 23, 20 @ 7:44 am