Harmon statement on Legislative Inspector General nomination
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SPRINGFIELD – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement after the State Senate advanced a resolution nominating Judge Michael McCuskey to be the new Legislative Inspector General:
“The position of Legislative Inspector General is too important to stay vacant for as long as it has. An impasse is not an option, so we are taking decisive action to move forward with an excellent candidate.
Judge McCuskey has an impeccable record and is widely known as an extremely ethical person. He has a history of working in a bipartisan manner and a distinguished record as a judge. He was nominated for a federal judgeship by Bill Clinton and confirmed by a Republican-controlled U.S Senate and later served 15 years on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism.
I am confident he will serve the State of Illinois well.”
Harmon responds to Pritzker budget address
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OAK PARK – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his annual budget proposal:
“I’m not accustomed to good news in a budget speech.
This is a budget proposal unlike any I’ve seen in my time in the Senate.
It speaks to the work we’ve done, together, to bring stability to our state finances.
That stability allows us to invest back in our state and provide relief to those hit hardest by the pandemic and associated economic downturn.
There’s a lot to like with this plan, and I look forward to working with the governor to produce a final product.”
Happy New Year from the Senate Democrats
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On behalf of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, I wish you a Happy New Year.
It is always a privilege to serve you as Senate President. I look forward to continuing to do so in 2022.
I hope you all enjoy time with loved ones during this holiday season.
Stay safe, and here’s to a happy and healthy new year.
Harmon statement on bipartisan infrastructure bill
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OAK PARK – Senate President Don Harmon released the following statement today after President Joe Biden signed a historic investment in infrastructure:
“I look forward to the transformative projects Illinois will be able to begin as a result of this legislation. Every region of Illinois will benefit. We have the opportunity to modernize our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, improve public transportation, increase access to broadband Internet and further our commitment to green energy.”
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