People are surprised when they learn that congress critters has better medical coverage than Obamacare. The last person to mention that fact expressed outrage. Now it appears as if President Donald Trump is threatening to remove that very special privilege. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner appoints new member to Illinois State Board of Education CHICAGO (July 21, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced he has appointed Susan Morrison to the Illinois State Board of Education. … Continue reading
It takes a three-fifths majority to override and a simple majority to agree with the Governor. [In original article, I mistakenly said it took only a simple majority to override an amendatory veto. Thanks to commenter Alabama Shake for the … Continue reading
Starting behind the Algonquin Public Works Building, Governor Bruce Rauner thanked volunteers filling sandbags, announced that Cook County was being added to the list of counties declared disaster areas and, then, moved to the street next to the Fox River. … Continue reading
Observer Russ Stewart write columns of insightful political commentary for Nadig Newspapers. His latest is entitled, “‘Madigan’s tax increase’ boosts Rauner for 2018.” Here are a couple of paragraphs: “Rauner emerged triumphant because he can now trumpet for the next … Continue reading
Friday the Chicago NPR station, WBEZ-FM, interviewed formed Republican Govenror Jim Edgar about the tax hike. The most interesting thing said was Edgar’s comment that current Republican Govenror Bruce Rauner could “have his cake and eat it, too.” I hadn’t … Continue reading
My wife emailed me at 4:30 to tell me our taxes just went up. Here’s the House veto override vote, 71-42, the minimum for a successful override: Here’s Governor Bruce Rauner’s reaction: Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax … Continue reading
Mainly Democrats voted to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of the 32% income tax hike bill passed by the House yesterday. The roll call is below: Below is what led up to the veto override: Governor Vetoes Speaker Madigan’s 32% … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Tax Hike SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement following the House of Representative’s passage of a 32 percent income tax hike without … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Statement Regarding General Assembly’s Override of Tax Hike Veto General Assembly passes tax hike instead of balanced budget Rauner opposes tying emergency services to tax hike SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner … Continue reading
Illinois Senate President Christine Radogno announced that she is resigning from the Senate tomorrow. Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement: Statement on Senate Republican Leader Radogno Resignation SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement regarding Senate … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: 2017 Special Session Address As prepared for delivery Good evening, Thank you for joining us here in the historic Old State Capitol in Springfield. It was here in Representative Hall that Abraham Lincoln … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Delivers Live Address On eve of special session, speech to highlight need for unity on compromise balanced budget plan SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner will deliver a live address to the people of … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan Compromise Plan Includes Property Tax Relief, Job Creation, Term Limits and Spending Caps SPRINGFIED – One day after House and … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: General Assembly Blocks Human Rights Executive Order that Would Provide Better Service to Taxpayers –New structure would be similar to those used in City of Chicago, … Continue reading
The Illinois General Assembly settled a fight among McHenry Township Republicans Wednesday. Four years ago, insurgent Republicans took control of the McHenry Township Republican Party from followers of long-time power house Al Jourdan, Jr. Members of the former ruling faction … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner, written before the Senate vote. Governor: Any budget agreement must include property tax relief Calls for real property tax relief as part of budget negotiations As Senate Democrats prepare to vote on a … Continue reading
Governor Bruce Rauner is ramping up his campaign for re-election. TV ads, fly-arounds, visits with local chambers of commerce, tours of factories, etc. But, why would Republicans want to re-elect him? In McHenry County Rauner showed no concern for the … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement from Rauner Administration on Meeting with Speaker Madigan SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration has released the following statement regarding the Governor’s meeting with Speaker Michael Madigan. The following is attributable to spokesperson … Continue reading
A bill opposed by Pro-Lifers will be vetoed, if passed, according to a member of Governor Bruce Rauner’s staff. Illinois Review got an email from Allie Bovis stating, “Governor Rauner does not support HB40 and will veto the bill if … Continue reading
