Husband, Dad, State Rep, IL-7th, 70th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. The first Black lawmaker to serve as Speaker in Illinois history.
As the 103rd General Assembly begins, we proudly represent the diverse population of the greatest state in the union. We will continue our tireless fight for liberty and justice for ALL. Together we can build a brighter, better, more equitable Illinois.
We're thrilled to announce our new President and CEO, Christy George!
With extensive experience working in and outside government, she will be ready on day one to advance Intersect's mission and tell the story of why it’s good to
#BeinIllinois
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JUST IN: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates 50 bps, the first rate cut since 2020.
The new interest rate target is 4.75 to 5%.
—>The “dot plot” signals interest rate down to 4.25 to 4.5% by the end of the year (2 add'l cuts likely)
Vote today was 11 in favor and 1 against
—
@SpeakerWelchIL
on what’s next.
— ShotSpotter takes City Council center stage today.
— Transitions: Kristi Lafleur steps down. Dan Lurie steps up.
—
@RepBobMorgan
's new nat'l legislators group focuses on gun violence prevention. via
@politico
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
#DidYouKnow
this celebration kicks off on September 15 every year because it is when Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence?
Learn more at .
#HispanicHeritageMonth
It's been nearly one year since Illinois eliminated cash bail and early data shows:
- crime has decreased
- jail populations have mostly decreased
Judges are also explaining their detention decisions rather than just issuing a bond
#twill
JUST IN: More good news on inflation. The US inflation rate cooled to 2.5% (y/y) in August, the lowest since February 2021. This gives the Fed and everyone else more confidence the inflation battle has been won.
Lower gas prices, lower electricity costs and lower used car prices
Wishing my friend,
@LtGovStratton
, a very happy birthday today! Your strength and compassion continue to inspire me. Let's keep moving Illinois forward together!
JUST IN: A solid jobs report. The US added 142,000 jobs in August. That’s just below expectations of ~160k and a decent rebound from 89,000 jobs in July.
The unemployment rate fell back to 4.2% (down from 4.3% in July)
Wages: +3.8% in past year (well above 2.9% inflation)
Proud to announce over $325,000 in grant funding for libraries across the 7th District. This funding will help serve our residents and continue to provide them with exceptional library materials, programming and community engagement. Investing in our libraries means investing in
Together, we can end the stigma.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, free help is available. You can call the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988 or visit to chat with someone online.
#SPM2024
#SuicidePrevention
#988Day
Today marks another year of progress and success thanks to the hardworking men and women of labor! Here's to you and all you do to bring prosperity to our state. Happy Labor Day. ✊🏾⚒️
#LaborDay
Illinois is looking for a new state flag, and we want YOUR help in making history! Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Illinois Flag Commission will be accepting submissions for a new flag design. Spread the word. Learn more: