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There's still no state budget; Senate stopgap passes, but House version fails
Illinois still has no budget. The state Senate on Thursday passed a measure to provide about $2.2 billion for "essential services" for the month of July, but that bill apparently will not see action in the House until next week at the earliest. -
Rauner softens stance a bit, but Dems unimpressed
While Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bulk of the Legislature’s proposed budget and penned a newspaper editorial, Speaker Michael Madigan announced another whole-House hearing and began laying blame on the governor for an expected government shutdown. -
‘Clean Jobs Bill’ would pass increases on to customers; Critic says new standards ‘outrageous’
Everyone with electric power would pay more for wind turbines and other renewable energy sources under proposed legislation at the Illinois General Assembly. -
Rauner ad campaign begins; House-approved work comp proposal 'so bad' says Republican lawmaker
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s not-as-harsh-as-expected TV ad campaign blaming Speaker Michael Madigan for refusing to budge on the budget launched today in most media markets in the state: "They're saying 'No' to spending discipline; 'No' to job-creating economic reforms; ‘No' to term limits,” says a female announcer. "All they want is higher taxes. -
Michael McGlynn appointed to Illinois Court of Claims
Governor Bruce Rauner appointed Belleville attorney Michael McGlynn to serve as a judge on the Illinois Court of Claims. McGlynn is currently a managing partner at McGlynn & McGlynn Attorneys at Law in Belleville. -
Hey, Speaker Madigan: Illinois' No. 1 budget problem is taxpayers fleeing the state
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has spent recent weeks promoting half-truths about the problems facing the state. -
Rauner, Dems still butting heads; No visible movement despite work Tuesday
Rauner in Belleville Monday. -
THEIR VIEW: Litigation tourism is bad for Illinois
Illinois has a nationwide reputation as a prime destination for “litigation tourists.” Each year, people without a meaningful connection to Illinois flock to the state to file lawsuits in the hope of a big payout. -
Dems beat on Rauner’s plans; Workers' comp, budget votes don’t go his way
SPRINGFIELD — Democrats were rough on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s agenda Wednesday.