Lee Daniels, a 30-year veteran of the Illinois House, long time Republican leader, one-term speaker and former president of NCSL, has announced he will not seek another term.

• Position: People & Politics

Lee Daniels, a 30-year veteran of the Illinois House, long time Republican leader, one-term speaker and former president of NCSL, has announced he will not seek another term. Daniels, who is a partner in a Chicago law firm, will also chair a $3.5 million capital campaign for Seguin Services, an agency serving disabled children and adults. During his legislative career, Daniels was a strong advocate for people with disabilities, and worked to reform the Chicago Public Schools. In 1995, Daniels became speaker when the Republicans took control of the House. A federal investigation into whether...