State senators named to Blagojevich transition panels
Illinois lawmakers named to Gov elect Blagojevichs economic development and higher education committees bring regional and party balance to a transition aimed at policy change. Woolard highlights cooperative agency work, venture capital for downstate growth, and a structured plan guiding the new administration. Southern Illinois Universitys James Walker to co chair higher education. other Franklin County Democrats assigned to agriculture local government and education panels.
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Blagojevich
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Rod Blagojevich
Southern Illinois University
James Walker
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Chicago
Blagojevich transition committee members named
Dianne Meeks a Carbondale Race Relations task force member and board member. Larry Woolard a Carterville state senator co chairs Economic Development. Mary Ann Adams of Project Echo Education Committee. Ron Osman Marion lawyer Ethics Committee. J Kevin Dorsey SIU School of Medicine dean Health Committee co chair. SIU President James Walker Health Committee chair. Eugene Keeley Keeley & Sons director and Labor Committee member. Franklin County Clerk David Cobill Local Government member. Randolph County Circuit Clerk Barbara Brown Local Government member. Richard Goldstein listed.
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