Madigan’s power runs deeper than the speaker vote

By Austin Berg

01/10/2019

Many things have changed in state government during the past 36 years. Madigan has held constant.

TAGS: Anne Stava-Murray, house rules, House Speaker, Mike Madigan

Madigan poised to seize speakership yet again

By Austin Berg

01/08/2019

After sweeping victories for Illinois Democrats in November, Mike Madigan is all but assured an 18th term as speaker of the House of Representatives when new members are sworn in Jan. 9. Madigan has already broken the record for longest-serving state legislative speaker in U.S. history.

TAGS: Anne Stava-Murray, house rules, House Speaker, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Illinois House of Representatives, Mike Madigan

Incoming Illinois House Democrat calls for ‘no’ vote on Madigan for speaker

By Austin Berg

11/13/2018

Illinois House Rep.-elect Anne Stava-Murray is making an unprecedented call to dump the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history.

TAGS: Anne Stava-Murray, House Speaker, Mike Madigan, Scott Drury

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to support ourselves and create value for others. It’s how we become thriving members of our community. Central to this process is our education...

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