# state week (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover state week. Page: Feed: --- ## [State Week: Campaign season is underway](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-08-14/state-week-campaign-season-is-underway) _2026-08-14 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ The Democratic and Republican nominees for governor appeared separately at the same event this week. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/08/swr-26-08-14.mp3) ## [State Week: Speaker Welch responds](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-08-07/state-week-speaker-welch-responds) _2026-08-07 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ House Speaker Emanual "Chris" Welch spoke to several media outlets this week, saying he was sorry for his actions and issued an apology. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/08/swr-26-08-07.mp3) ## [State Week: Who's in the race for Chicago mayor?](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-07-31/state-week-whos-in-the-race-for-chicago-mayor) _2026-07-31 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ Several candidates are eyeing the position in the 2027 election. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/07/swr-07-31-26.mp3) ## [State Week: The speaker faces fallout](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-07-24/state-week-the-speaker-faces-fallout) _2026-07-24 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/07/mp2-swr-26-07-24.mp3) ## [State Week: Trump continues to raise election security concerns ahead of the midterms](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-07-17/state-week-trump-continues-to-raise-election-security-concerns-ahead-of-the-midterms) _2026-07-17 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/07/swr-26-07-17.mp3) ## [State Week: Ammons indicted, Benton resigns](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-07-10/state-week-ammons-indicted-benton-resigns) _2026-07-10 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/07/swr-26-07-10.mp3) ## [State Week: A new fiscal year brings new laws](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-07-02/state-week-a-new-fiscal-year-brings-new-laws) _2026-07-02 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/07/swr-26-07-03.mp3) ## [State Week: A data center discussion](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-06-26/state-week-a-data-center-discussion) _2026-06-26 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could address concerns over power usage, utility costs and more. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/06/swr-26-06-26.mp3) ## [State Week: Illinois tackles the intoxicating hemp industry](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-06-18/state-week-illinois-tackles-the-intoxicating-hemp-industry) _2026-06-18 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/06/swr-26-06-19.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZPvUOVF4khrb) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [State Week: Is the Chicago Bears' move to Indiana a done deal?](https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-06-12/state-week-is-the-chicago-bears-move-to-indiana-a-done-deal) _2026-06-12 · scraw1@uis.edu (Sean Crawford) · State Week_ The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s653/audio/2026/06/swr-26-06-12.mp3)