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After Securing Their Super Majority, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and House Democrats Close with $1.7 million

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The result– the House's historic supermajority and a unanimous demand for a second term of leadership for Speaker Welch.

Key Points: 
  • The result– the House's historic supermajority and a unanimous demand for a second term of leadership for Speaker Welch.
  • "We raised funds, we worked together, and we really dug into the fight for the people of Illinois," said Speaker Welch.
  • With 14 newly elected members of the Illinois House, Democrats are the most diverse in their representation of the people.
  • The diversity of heritage, race, gender, age, and ideology further solidifies the House Dems as the caucus that looks like Illinois.

Saddi Congratulates Congressional Allies of Bangladeshi Community on Continued Work in US House

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Photo: Community Leader and Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi meeting with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Capitol Hill.

Key Points: 
  • Photo: Community Leader and Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi meeting with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Capitol Hill.
  • Bangladeshi Community Leader Zahid F. Sarder Saddi recently congratulated members of congress that have proven themselves allies to the Bangladeshi community on their respective campaign victories.
  • Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.
  • To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at [email protected]

Illinois House Speaker Applauds Supermajority and Expanded Territory

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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WESTCHESTER, Ill., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Democrats for the Illinois House maintained the Democratic supermajority in the Illinois State House and continued turning previously red districts blue.

Key Points: 
  • WESTCHESTER, Ill., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Democrats for the Illinois House maintained the Democratic supermajority in the Illinois State House and continued turning previously red districts blue.
  • This election cycle Democrats for the Illinois House ran 67 contested House races, the most in its history.
  • "We know that when we fight, we winand tonight, that couldn't be more true," said Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel "Chris" Welch.
  • About Democrats for the Illinois House:Democrats for the Illinois House is the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.

Nina Martinez is running for State Representative in 46th District, Position 2

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nina Martinez has been a small business champion serving as the Board Chair of a statewide civil rights organization for many years. As the previous founder/CEO of an organic bread manufacturing company and the current owner of a technology consulting firm, Martinez knows the battles that are fought first-hand. Business owners struggle to keep the doors open due to issues including little access to capital and technology; language barriers; and a lack of understanding of permitting, procurement, and compliance. Displacement is also a concern as landlords sell their properties to developers, leaving small businesses to find another commercial property while trying to retain their customers and employees.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nina Martinez has been a small business champion serving as the Board Chair of a statewide civil rights organization for many years.
  • Small businesses are the driver of our economy, and I want to ensure these people have a seat at the table as legislation gets crafted," says Nina Martinez, candidate for House Representative, 46th District, Position 2
    "Nina Martinez understands the small business owner's critical role in the local economy.
  • For the last 15 years, Nina Martinez has worked with Legislators and local leaders to have an honest dialogue about the challenges in place for the 46th district and statewide.
  • Her software and technology business consulting firm, Nina Martinez Consulting (ninamartinez.com), works with high-level executives across many industries on various services: cybersecurity, strategy, risk, compliance, and resilience project management.

Democrats for the Illinois House Announce Leadership Change

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, announces Executive Director Lizbeth Ramirez will be departing to pursue other opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, announces Executive Director Lizbeth Ramirez will be departing to pursue other opportunities.
  • McConnico led efforts to further build Democrats for the Illinois House including moving them further into social media and digital marketing.
  • About Democrats for the Illinois House: Democrats for the Illinois House is the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.
  • Under the leadership of House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Democrats for Illinois House (DIH) is dedicated to promoting the excellent work of the caucus, protecting incumbents, winning competitive races, and serving Illinoisans with integrity.

Democrats for the Illinois House Release Build Up Blue 2022 Promo

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Today, the caucus of House Democrats, released their official promo for their upcoming fundraiser Build Up Blue 2022 urging voters to keep Illinois moving forward.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the caucus of House Democrats, released their official promo for their upcoming fundraiser Build Up Blue 2022 urging voters to keep Illinois moving forward.
  • Working together, we must defend our Democratic supermajorities this November, including our fantastic House Democrats, and continue to deliver real results for the people of Illinois."
  • Build Up Blue 2022 will be held at the Fremont in Chicago [15 W Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654] on July 21st from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm.
  • About Democrats for the Illinois House:Democrats for the Illinois House is the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.

The Early Care and Education Consortium Urges Congress to Pass Child Care Funding Through Reconciliation

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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However, immediate additional funding for child care is a must-do priority before families are left without access to care that is essential to their participation in the workforce.

Key Points: 
  • However, immediate additional funding for child care is a must-do priority before families are left without access to care that is essential to their participation in the workforce.
  • Without addressing the needs of the child care sector, we cannot address the needs of the economy as a whole.
  • For years, both Democrats and Republicans have prioritized early care and education by making investments in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG).
  • The Early Care and Education Consortium is a non-profit alliance of the leading multi-state/multi-site child care providers, key state child care associations, and premier educational service providers, representing over 7,100 programs in 48 states, theDistrict of Columbia,Puerto Ricoand select international locations.

Infoworks CEO Joining Hoover Institution's Capital Conversations Series

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Hoover's Capital Conversations series brings together Hoover Institution fellows and leading policymakers for informed discussions between those who generate ideas enabling a free society and those who turn them into actionable policy. The series examines the major policy challenges facing the United States and the world today, as well as those that may confront future generations. The topics reflect the values of the Hoover Institution -- individual, economic, and political freedom; private enterprise; and representative government.

Key Points: 
  • Hoover's Capital Conversations series brings together Hoover Institution fellows and leading policymakers for informed discussions between those who generate ideas enabling a free society and those who turn them into actionable policy.
  • The series examines the major policy challenges facing the United States and the world today, as well as those that may confront future generations.
  • The topics reflect the values of the Hoover Institution -- individual, economic, and political freedom; private enterprise; and representative government.
  • Pati brings over 20 years of experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, board member, and investor in technology companies.

Democrats for the Illinois House and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch Raise Over $1.3 Million to Keep Working for the People of Illinois

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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While adjusting to new state ethics laws, House Democrats reported raising over $1.3 million during the first quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • While adjusting to new state ethics laws, House Democrats reported raising over $1.3 million during the first quarter of 2022.
  • Speaker Welch raised $139,900.00 for Democrats for the Illinois House, while The People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch raised $1,177,275.00.
  • "Democrats in the House have come together like we've never seen to get things done for Illinois families," said Welch.
  • We are going to build on that momentum by electing more Democrats to the House.

Democrats in the Illinois House Take a Stand for Women's Reproductive Rights

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Democrats made it clear that Illinois will always protect women's rights to choose.

Key Points: 
  • Democrats made it clear that Illinois will always protect women's rights to choose.
  • The Speaker went on to share that it is more important than ever that Illinois remains a safe haven standing strong for women's reproductive rights.
  • "The Illinois House of Representatives today reaffirmed that our state will not let others undermine this commitment," she said.
  • According to a statehouse press release, House Democrats also voted for House Resolution 789 to raise awareness of the importance of reproductive rights and promote Illinois as a role model for other states as they strive toward full reproductive justice.