Illinois state lawmakers introduce, pass $85 billion in spending in 12 hours By Austin Berg 06/01/2019 A new governor and Democratic supermajorities have retained the same chaotic budgeting process that has brought the state’s credit rating to near-junk status. TAGS: balanced budget requirement, budget, capital project, gas tax, Greg Harris, JB Pritzker, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan
House Dems OK $800 million in new spending after heated debate By Greg Bishop 04/06/2017 Illinois has racked up $14 billion in unpaid bills. TAGS: Bill Brady, Bruce Rauner, Greg Harris, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan, Patti Bellock, Robert Pritchard, Tom Demmer