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Truth behind Quinn’s budget claims
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday delivered, what he called, phase two of his plan to “manage the state budget.” Quinn’s plan would close seven state facilities and lay off more than 1,900 workers.
Lack of pay for regional superintendents threatens start of school
By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Any local school with a new building, new teachers, new bus drivers or even new students may be in danger of missing the first day of school because of the ongoing political fight over paychecks for regional superintendents in Illinois. Because he wanted local communities to bear the costs, Gov.
State budget still in trouble, says watchdog group
Governor Pat Quinn is drawing the ire of a financial watchdog group who is claiming that his budget proposal is grossly unbalanced. A report released by the Civic Federation says…
Chicago schools looking to earn extra cash amidst budget crunch
With an estimated $750 million budget hole, schools in the Chicago Public School system are continually looking for resourceful ways to earn some extra cash. Patricia Watson, the principal at…
Quinn contemplates cutting money to local governments to force borrowing of $4 billion
After receiving a report from Illinois’ comptroller last week about the state’s $8 billion budget deficit, Governor Pat Quinn is considering a roundabout method of borrowing $4 billion to fill…
GOP budgeteer: This year is different
By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — The differences between Illinois’ 2011 budget and the still-to-be crafted 2012 budget are becoming more apparent each day. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are working on their own versions of a spending plan, complete with revenue projections and line-by-line appropriations.
House versus Senate on budget?
By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — A budgetary battle could be brewing in the state Capitol, but not necessarily between Republicans and Democrats. House Speaker Michael Madigan , D-Chicago, and House Republican Leader Tom Cross , R-Oswego, appeared together Wednesday morning to deliver a joint message of fiscal discipline. Madigan and Cross’ relationship has been cold in the past.
Video: Madigan Q&A
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Federal budget cuts endanger workforce training centers
By Mary J. Cristobal Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD – The state’s unemployment rate may be dropping, but federal funding for job training is dropping faster.
State budget still main issue at halfway point
By Melissa Leu Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois lawmakers come to the halfway point, many expect there to be plenty of work on the budget before the legislative year is up. The 97th General Assembly has about two months before they depart for summer break, but any proposals that legislators want to take immediate effect must be passed before May 31 or else it will require a three-fifths vote from both houses.