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Tag Archives: Bruce Rauner
The Governor’s SOTS Speech, What He Said and What He Didn’t Say
Every “State of” speech I’ve ever heard follows the same script: A recitation of accomplishments achieved since the previous speech; A shopping list of proposals to be addressed before the next one; and A reminder that those who stand in … Continue reading
Goring The Ox That Buys Ink By the Barrel
Today, the Northwest Herald’s editorial page came out in opposition to a proposal in the Legislature to charge sales tax on advertising. The Herald at least makes the obvious point right up front: “Our position might appear entirely self-serving. After … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois Budget Tagged Advertising Tax, Bruce Rauner, Daily Herald, Northwest Herald, Turnaround Agenda Leave a comment
Invoking the Nuclear Option on Pensions
The head of the Chicago Teachers’ Union pension fund, Charles Burbridge, was on “Chicago Tonight” on Tuesday, and he held up 7 checks totaling $643 million, which was the amount needed to fully fund this year’s required contribution. When Phil … Continue reading
Pot, Meet Kettle
Speaker Mike Madigan held a press conference yesterday and addressed Governor Rauner’s latest ad blitz in support of his “Turnaround Agenda”, the point of which was to label the ads as “extreme”. Illinois Review has a good summary of the … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois Budget Tagged Bruce Rauner, Chicago Magazine, Fred Klonsky, Illinois Review, John Kass, Michael Madigan, The Ward Room Leave a comment
(217) 782-5350 – Ask for Mike
We’re getting closer to the end of the fiscal year, and there’s a real chance of a government shutdown if there’s no budget. Governor Rauner appears by all accounts to be willing to stare down the Democrat leadership in the … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois Budget Tagged Bruce Rauner, General Assembly, Jack Franks, John Cullerton, Michael Madigan 1 Comment