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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Discusses State Challenges and Trump Era Strategies
Manage episode 461456448 series 2711804
In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch regarding a variety of pressing state issues as Illinois prepares for a new Trump presidency. Welch addresses the financial struggles of middle-class families, the state's strategies to 'Trump-proof' itself, the potential impact of Trump's policies, and the need for responsible budgeting without resorting to tax increases. The discussion also touches upon the state's budget shortfall, the relationship between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the state, and the prospect of reforms and funding for public transit and infrastructure projects.
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307 episodes
Manage episode 461456448 series 2711804
In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch regarding a variety of pressing state issues as Illinois prepares for a new Trump presidency. Welch addresses the financial struggles of middle-class families, the state's strategies to 'Trump-proof' itself, the potential impact of Trump's policies, and the need for responsible budgeting without resorting to tax increases. The discussion also touches upon the state's budget shortfall, the relationship between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the state, and the prospect of reforms and funding for public transit and infrastructure projects.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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