Issuing seven new executive orders and rescinding seven others, along with delivering a State of the State address, the new governor has had a busy first month in office.

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Within hours of being sworn in as governor, Rauner offered a stark contrast by issuing a freeze on all non-essential spending, immediately followed by ethics and transparency executive orders aimed at deconstructing the disappointing status quo of Springfield politics.

Executive order regarding posting of new hires signals possible shift in government transparency under new administration.

Tax relief, worker freedom and a health-care win have set the stage for an Illinois comeback in years to come.