State News
Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address
Today, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third annual budget address. Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement:“Gov. Rauner is right that Illinois needs structural reforms to become attractive to job creators and residents. The so-called ‘grand bargain’ that has been...
House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government
State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday:“Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic security of Illinois’ middle-class families.“House...
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address
As prepared for delivery
Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader RadognoLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General Assembly
Statement from Rauner Administration on CPS Lawsuit
Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis released the following statement in response to Chicago Public School’s lawsuit:“We have just received the lawsuit and are reviewing it.But it is important to remember that the bipartisan, bicameral school funding commission just...
Rauner Administration Files Opposition to the Attorney General’s Move to Halt State Employee Pay
Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration today filed an opposition to the Attorney General’s irresponsible attempt to cut off paychecks for hardworking state employees.“As we explain in our opposition, federal and state law requirements support continuing the Court’s July 2015 order that would...
Indiana State Police shoot, kill suspect in Vincennes Tuesday
A Princeton, Indiana man has died after Indiana State Police shot him outside a Vincennes gas station. 35 year old David Zimmerman has been identified as the victim. He was wanted on a warrant for a felony parole violation on a manslaughter charge issued...
Illinois State Police and American Legion officials prepare for Summer Youth Police Program
Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 45th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State Police Academy in...
Rauner, Lawmakers Move to Protect Taxpayers from Inmate Legal Bills
Governor Bruce Rauner announced today his support for a bill that would help ease the burden of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and taxpayers by taking into account an inmate’s ability to pay for a private attorney. As a
Jesse White Announces Support for Requiring Seat Belts on School Buses
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is teaming with longtime advocate of school bus seat belts, Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), as well as Transportation Committee Chairman Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero) by introducing legislation requiring 3-point seat belts on school buses. The...
