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* Joe Bustos of the Belleville News-Democrat reached out to House Democrats in southwestern Illinois to ask them if Speaker Madigan should resign as some Republicans have suggested and if he has done enough to stop sexual harassment in the Statehouse work environment. Three of them spoke on the record.
Jay Hoffman…
“The actions that have been taken by our caucus, led by many of the women in our caucus, we’re going to make sure their recommendations are put into place,” said Hoffman, who also serves as the majority conference chairman. “We’re going to make sure there is a fair process to ferret out any improprieties. From my standpoint anyway … the speaker has been willing to listen and has formed committees to do that, and we’ve moved forward to pass an historic bill this session. Now, more needs to be done, but I think that will address many issues of concern.”
LaToya Greenwood…
Greenwood said she believes Madigan has taken the right steps in forming committees and a task force.
“It’s ongoing, but it’s a start in getting us on the right track,” Greenwood said. “So I think he’s addressed it properly, to get right on it as soon as the issues came about.”
Katie Stuart…
“(He) called me to make sure I understood his choice and actions in responding to everything, and to make sure I felt that it was handled appropriately,” Stuart said. “There’s always more work to do, but what we have been doing, we’re moving in the right direction toward making sure everyone feels comfortable, safe and supported in the capitol.”
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 15, 18 @ 3:25 pm
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Comment by ME TOO Friday, Jun 15, 18 @ 3:32 pm
@ME TOO, or, OR, you might be wrong in wanting everyone to burn on sheer principle with no evidence or reason. Either one really.
Comment by Perrid Friday, Jun 15, 18 @ 3:37 pm