Nikki Budzinski /tags/nikki-budzinski Nikki Budzinski en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT Bell, Budzinski say federal cuts to transportation funding will impact pending projects /government-politics-issues/2025-02-20/bell-budzinski-say-federal-cuts-to-transportation-funding-will-impact-pending-projects Projects like the MacArthur Bridge — which connects downtown St. Louis and East St. Louis — and Cahokia Port in Sauget could be impacted, Budzinski said, adding that the new administration's criteria for infrastructure funding don’t make sense and ignore safety and community needs. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-20/bell-budzinski-say-federal-cuts-to-transportation-funding-will-impact-pending-projects Lacretia Wimbley Budzinski, teachers unions are worried about Trump's plan to ax Education Department /education/2025-02-17/budzinski-teachers-unions-are-worried-about-trumps-plan-to-ax-education-department If federal dollars were to disappear, union members and the congresswoman say classroom sizes could get bigger with fewer teachers and resources for students with special needs. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:46:28 GMT /education/2025-02-17/budzinski-teachers-unions-are-worried-about-trumps-plan-to-ax-education-department Will Bauer $89.5 million in flood relief moves forward in St. Clair County after Trump stops freeze /government-politics-issues/2025-01-29/89-5-million-in-flood-relief-moves-forward-in-st-clair-county-after-trump-stops-freeze Whether the money would actually make it to St. Clair County came into question when President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on federal aid. However, the White House rescinded the order Wednesday. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:32:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-29/89-5-million-in-flood-relief-moves-forward-in-st-clair-county-after-trump-stops-freeze Will Bauer Budzinski renews call to compensate Metro East residents affected by radioactive waste /government-politics-issues/2025-01-13/budzinski-renews-call-to-compensate-metro-east-residents-affected-by-radioactive-waste U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois has renewed her push to include parts of the Metro East in federal legislation that would compensate residents for being exposed to radiation from the World War II-era atomic weapons program. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-13/budzinski-renews-call-to-compensate-metro-east-residents-affected-by-radioactive-waste Will Bauer U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski testifies about influence of 'Sphinx' Madigan in trial /law-order/2024-12-09/u-s-rep-nikki-budzinski-testifies-sphinx-madigan-trial-illinois-metro-east Budzinski, a Springfield Democrat who was elected to the 13th Congressional District seat in 2022, was called to testify about a scheme in which Madigan allegedly agreed to help then-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis secure a paid seat on a government board in 2018 and 2019. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:13:57 GMT /law-order/2024-12-09/u-s-rep-nikki-budzinski-testifies-sphinx-madigan-trial-illinois-metro-east Jon Seidel Metro East's Nikki Budzinski could be called to testify in Madigan corruption trial /law-order/2024-12-04/u-s-rep-metro-east-illinois-nikki-budzinski-testify-madigan-corruption-trial Budzinski, who now represents much of the Metro East in Congress, is a former aide to Gov. JB Pritzker. Prosecutors said they plan to call members of the governor's staff to show that Madigan regularly made recommendations about appointments. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:32:40 GMT /law-order/2024-12-04/u-s-rep-metro-east-illinois-nikki-budzinski-testify-madigan-corruption-trial Jon Seidel Illinois U.S. Reps. Bost, Budzinski and Miller win another term in Congress /government-politics-issues/2024-11-05/illinois-congressional-wins-bost-budzinski-miller-elections-2024 For congressional seats in central and southern Illinois, Reps. Mike Bost and Nikki Budzinski soundly beat challengers by wide margins, while Mary Miller ran uncontested. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:35:51 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-05/illinois-congressional-wins-bost-budzinski-miller-elections-2024 Will Bauer U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski is feeling optimistic about reelection in Illinois' 13th /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-10-11/u-s-rep-nikki-budzinski-is-feeling-optimistic-about-reelection-in-illinois-13th The first-term Democrat is hoping a massive fundraising advantage and bipartisan work will propel her to another term in Washington, D.C. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-10-11/u-s-rep-nikki-budzinski-is-feeling-optimistic-about-reelection-in-illinois-13th Will Bauer, Jason Rosenbaum Republican Joshua Loyd believes he can beat the odds in Illinois' 13th District /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-10-01/republican-joshua-loyd-believes-he-can-beat-the-odds-in-illinois-13th-district While electoral experts have rated the 13th Congressional District a safe or solid bet for Democrats this year, a 27-year-old Republican said he can beat incumbent Nikki Budzinski. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:40:01 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-10-01/republican-joshua-loyd-believes-he-can-beat-the-odds-in-illinois-13th-district Will Bauer Speeding up construction on a clogged I-64 Metro East exit isn't possible, state says /government-politics-issues/2024-09-17/speeding-up-construction-on-a-clogged-i-64-metro-east-exit-isnt-possible-state-says Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski asked the state transportation agency last week to speed up the project on Interstate 64 between O’Fallon and Shiloh. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-17/speeding-up-construction-on-a-clogged-i-64-metro-east-exit-isnt-possible-state-says Will Bauer