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May 10, 2023

Good morning, subscribers.

We are nine days from the scheduled adjournment of the spring legislative session.

The Senate is in at 11. The House is in at noon. Governor Pritzker signs the “Act of Duty” bill championed by Comptroller Susana Mendoza at 10:30.

Lots going on in back rooms at the moment. We’ll keep you updated through the rest of the week as some of the big stuff starts to percolate.

Let’s get to it.

MORE CALLS FOR ETHICS REFORM AS DEMS TRY TO CHART COURSE

After word that House Ethics & Elections Committee Chairman Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) was drumming up support among Democrats in the House for an ethics reform package, Republicans and a former Democratic governor are putting pressure on lawmakers for action before adjournment next week.

West met with House Speaker Chris Welch yesterday and, we’re told, discussions about legislation are ongoing.

House Republicans will attempt to put public pressure on the majority party at a news conference later today calling for ethics reform.