UPDATED JULY 19: It’s almost inevitable that the state will violate either the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Illinois Constitution

It is wrong that the General Assembly doesn’t have to feel the impact of their actions when they are responsible for other Illinoisans not receiving paychecks.

Figuring out who qualifies for the payments will be a logistical nightmare, according to the state comptroller’s office.

State leaders took an oath to uphold the Illinois Constitution. But they show deference to the document only as it suits them.