John Tillman was quoted in a State Journal Register story about the unlikelihood that Gov. Quinn would take on public employee unions the way Gov. Walker is doing in Wisconsin.
While governors in New York and Wisconsin are stirring up much antagonism from state and local employees after making sizable cuts to stave off fiscal calamity, Illinois's Governor is adding hundreds to the state payroll.
During the recession, American households have reduced their spending, paid down their debt, and increased their savings. Sadly, Government has not followed their example.
The Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt talked with WTAX morning host Bob Murray about why Gov. Quinn's budget is unsustainable and wrong for Illinois.