Governor Bruce Rauner has signed House Bill 4536, a bill that gives $5,000 more flexibility for park districts and conservation districts in purchases and contracts. Sponsored by two Democrats and one Republican in the House and a Democrat in the … Continue reading
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Since the 1950’s those living northwest, north and west of Chicago have been forced to pay tolls, while those in the rest of Illinois drive free. Now, Governor Bruce Rauner is talking about putting toll roads next to I-55. … Continue reading
Governor Bruce Rainer signed House Bill 5529, which serves as a tax cap evasion mechanism for school funding. School boards deliberately tax far above their budgeted needs in the Transportation Fund, then (by virtue of Rauner’s endorsement) may transfer excess … Continue reading
has picked up the information that Woodstock’s Susan Handelsman found about the bill that would allow school districts to raise real estate taxes without a referendum. It would legalize (still again) the transfer of money from Transportation Funds to districts’ … Continue reading
From Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement from Governor Rauner on Property Tax Bills SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner issued the following statement as many homeowners throughout Illinois face a deadline today to pay property taxes: “Illinois residents are being hit with record … Continue reading
Below are the bills that Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed today: Veto Message for HB 1052 Today I return House Bill 1052, which would allow the transfer of authority and control over certain private roads in Warren Township to the highway … Continue reading
Appointments announced by Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced appointments to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board and the Illinois Workforce Investment Board. Additionally, Illinois Department of Central Management Services Assistant Director Kimberly … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner and Illinois Lottery Seek New Management Partner Signals transformation to ensure Lottery grows responsibly while providing better value for taxpayers CHICAGO — Governor Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Lottery today announced … Continue reading
The veto message for House Bill 5764: Today I return House Bill 5764, which amends the Illinois Act on Aging to establish statutory wage increases for employees providing homemaker services. This bill provides for successive rate increases in the Illinois … Continue reading
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s attempt to take away absolute power from Mike Madigan and John Cullerton in the drawing of legislative lines has been stopped by a Cook County judge. The Chicago Tribune story can be found here. The Governor’s statement … Continue reading
As the Republican National Convention kicks off, Republican Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was in Illinois signing a bill about bath salts. His press release follows: Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Curb Sale of Addictive Bath Salts Synthetic cathinone use remains … Continue reading
From the Bruce Rauner Administration: From: Tim Nuning, Director, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Mitch Holzrichter, Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs To: Republican Members of the House of Representatives and Senate Date: July 14, 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Signs Executive Order to Ensure Equal Opportunities for All Illinois Businesses Executive Order 2016-08 offers reforms to address disparity among minority, women and persons with disabilities owned businesses that utilize state contracts … Continue reading
With the Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge just south of the McHenry County line, I thought readers might be interested in a new one announced by Governor Bruce Rauner today. The press release follows: Governor Rauner Announces Houbolt Road Bridge Agreement … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Statement on Dallas Shootings SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on the Dallas shootings: “The ambush attack on Dallas police officers is outrageous. “The men and women who work every … Continue reading
Woodstock resident Susan Handlesman offers the following good advice of how you might influence Governor Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that is, if signed, is bound to increase local school taxes: Contact Rauner: Stop schools’ tax cap evasion loophole, … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement from Governor Rauner SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement: Democrat leaders who control the General Assembly made it clear they will not take any major action on balancing our … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Celebrates Pride Weekend in Chicago CHICAGO – As Chicago and Illinois celebrate LGBT pride this weekend, Governor Bruce Rauner reaffirmed today at Navy Pier PRIDE 2016 that Illinois stands in solidarity … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Bruce Rauner Announces Staff Transitions Richard Goldberg Named Chief of Staff CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that Mike Zolnierowicz will transition from the Administration at the end of June. Richard … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced appointments to the State Board of Health and Workforce Investment Board. In addition, Jennifer Hammer has been named Deputy Chief of Staff for … Continue reading