Governor Bruce Rauner Inaugural Speech
Governor Bruce Rauner Inaugural Speech
A transcript of Governor Bruce Rauner's Inauguration speech on January 12, 2014.
Illinois could save up to $1.2B through local revenue-sharing adjustments.
Illinois could save up to $1.2B through local revenue-sharing adjustments.
As the state faces its most pressing budget crisis ever, it is time to rethink how much of its income-tax revenue it can afford to pass back to local governments.
Quote of the day, January 13
Quote of the day, January 13
Quote of the day, January 12
Quote of the day, January 12
U.S. shows healthy jobs gain, leaving Illinois behind
U.S. shows healthy jobs gain, leaving Illinois behind
There are now 1.06 million more Americans working than when the recession began. In comparison, there are 232,000 fewer Illinoisans working over the same time period, the second-largest employment gap in the U.S.
Felony Franks escape
Felony Franks escape
Quote of the day, January 11
Quote of the day, January 11
Quinn finds millions for dog parks, disc golf and bathhouses
Quinn finds millions for dog parks, disc golf and bathhouses
Gov. Pat Quinn doled out $24 million in taxpayer money during his last days in office.
Bureaucratic magic tricks
Bureaucratic magic tricks
Quote of the day, January 10
Quote of the day, January 10
Illinois’ 5 best new laws of 2015
Illinois’ 5 best new laws of 2015
Five reforms effective Jan. 1, 2015 will improve government transparency and protect individual rights:
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Girl Scouts pension badge
Quote of the day, January 9
Quote of the day, January 9