In response to the guilty verdict of Michael Madigan’s former chief of staff, Tim Mapes, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas released the following statement:
“Another day, another conviction. If this isn’t a glaring sign the culture of corruption that has plagued our state government must end, I don’t know what is.
“Although Republicans are the minority in the House, we always will call out a problem when we see it. Why isn’t the revolving door halted? Why is self-interest placed above public service? Why are Republican bills to impose leadership term limits in the General Assembly, empower the Legislative Inspector General, and impose a three-year lobbying ban for General Assembly members still stuck in Rules Committee?
“These principles are more important now than ever, and I certainly hope they are a top priority in the upcoming veto session in October.”