Madigan Appeals While New Ethics Investigation Rocks Illinois | Interview Rep. Adam Niemerg

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal after being convicted on multiple felony corruption charges. At the same time, another Illinois lawmaker is facing federal allegations, prompting a new legislative ethics investigation. Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg joins The States to discuss the ongoing ethics inquiries, government accountability, and why taxpayers should pay attention to what he describes as a longstanding culture of political corruption. The conversation also examines how public trust, government spending, and taxpayer dollars are affected by repeated ethics scandals. Topics Covered: Michael Madigan Supreme Court appeal Illinois corruption investigations Carol Ammons ethics review Government accountability Taxpayer impact Illinois politics State spending and public trust Illegal immigration tuition ruling Election year implications If you enjoy fact-based reporting on government spending, taxpayer accountability, and state politics, subscribe for more coverage. #Illinois #Politics #Corruption #Taxpayer #GovernmentSpending #MichaelMadigan #StateGovernment #PublicPolicy #GovernmentAccountability #TheStates