Our budgeting process is a disaster. Last-minute bills, rushed midnight votes, thousands of pages - and not a single counter-budget from republicans. It’s not leadership, it’s surrender.I refuse to sit on the sidelines - digging through ...

This week, I close out the DCFS intern investigation issue — after direct exchanges with the director, we’re at a stalemate. But silence isn’t an option.Where are the other elected officials on this injustice? Most avoid it because it’s ...

Should someone with ZERO experience have the power to remove your children from your home?In Illinois, DCFS says yes! Hear the facts in my latest podcast.

Ever hear of a lawmaker voting against their own bill?In Episode 4 of Jed Talks, I break down exactly why I did just that — and how it exposed a deeper truth about Springfield politics.It wasn’t about games or headlines. It was ab...

Illinois families are feeling the heat, and not just from the weather. Electric bills are soaring, and it’s no accident.In this episode, I break down what the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) actually did, how both parties vo...

Illinois Republicans are on the ropes - and it’s time we face the reality. In this episode, I break down why the party is stalled, what’s holding us back, and how everyday folks can spark real change. It’s not about finger-pointing - it’s about...

In the very first episode of Jed Talks, I explain why I’m stepping behind the mic - and why Illinois needs a voice willing to speak plainly. Then we dive into the latest head-scratcher out of Springfield: record tax revenues … and yet,...