Campaign To Elect Mike Madigan
Recent News About Campaign To Elect Mike Madigan
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Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term
After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.
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Election losses have taken some shine off Madigan's rose, analyst says
Voting for state Rep. Mike Madigan to serve yet another term as House Speaker may be more difficult for Democrats this time, according to the screenwriter for a documentary about the Chicago Democrat.
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Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake
Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.
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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million
A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.
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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters
“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.
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Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew
Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' websites
Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.
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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals
A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.
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Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters
A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.
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Tax activism group's ads call on Democratic legislators so say 'no' to Madigan
As the election season gains steam, the grassroots anti-tax group Americans for Prosperity is calling out a number of state legislators for having a "yes" problem in Springfield, specifically when it comes to House Speaker Mike Madigan, D-Chicago.
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Amrozowicz calls for term limits, business-friendly climate to turn state around
Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat, has been active on social media, utilizing it as a viable and vital tool for his campaign.
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Amrozowicz views term limits as solution to 'professional' politicians
Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for the District 31 state Senate seat, recently released a statement supporting legislative term limits in the hopes of ending an era of “professional politics” prone to potential corruption.
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Abernathy: Term limits would be solid step toward government reform
Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for the District 59 State House seat, recently responded to updates on the status of term limits via a post on her Facebook page.
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Abernathy: Voters deserve chance to vote on Independent Map Amendment
Many voters and supporters of the redistricting initiative in Illinois suffered a loss on July 2 when Cook County Circuit Judge Diane Larsen ruled that the proposal did not meet the requirements of the Illinois Constitution to be put on the ballot before voters in November.
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Abernathy calls for Mautino to resign, calls out Sente for inaction
Dawn Abernathy, the Republican candidate for the State House District 59 seat, called for State Auditor General Frank Mautino's resignation late last week.
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State House GOP legislators, candidates slam Madigan over recess
Rod Drobinski, a GOP candidate for the 62nd District state House seat, is appalled by the move by Democrats to dismiss a Republican attempt to cancel a scheduled recess.