* 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.
- Joe Bidenopolous - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 7:10 pm:
ILGA, ruining Memorial Days since 1995!
- Retired Educator - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 7:15 pm:
I would not be surprised to see them there next week.
- Anonymous - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 7:25 pm:
Senate just adjourned until 10 am tomorrow
- The Bashful Raconteur - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 8:23 pm:
You could smell this coming since last wash day.
- JSI - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 8:30 pm:
Surely they will pass something to address the Governor’s EO authority.
- Donnie Elgin - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 8:51 pm:
“ Surely they will pass something to address the Governor’s EO authority“
Don’t call me Shirley
- RNUG - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 9:40 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?
- JSI - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 11:08 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?
- Token Conservative - Friday, May 22, 20 @ 11:44 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.
- Anonylawyer - Saturday, May 23, 20 @ 1:54 am:
== 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.
- Generic Drone - Saturday, May 23, 20 @ 7:44 am:
@token conservative. Tell that to my republican representative, Davidsmeyer. A Raunerite who consistently voted absent.