NW Illinois News

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement in response to House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch’s creation of a new House working group on Illinois’ public transit system.

“It’s telling that Speaker Welch touts the creation of a ‘diverse group of lawmakers’ to address public transit issues but fails to include a single Republican voice. Our caucus represents parts of all 102 counties in Illinois, including districts with critical public transit needs that serve families regardless of political affiliation," McCombie stated. "The Speaker’s actions show a blatant disregard for bipartisan cooperation that is necessary to serve our communities effectively. It’s deeply disappointing to see Speaker Welch continue to dismiss the concerns of millions of Illinoisans by pushing a self-serving agenda that disregards the voices of the Republican caucus and the woman who leads them. The people of Illinois deserve better than this one-sided approach.”