A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Rauner Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism Legislation Recommended by the Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today applauded the General Assembly for … Continue reading
A veto message from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Takes Bill Action SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill: Bill No.: SB 2822, An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits Action: Vetoed Veto Message To the Honorable Members … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Rauner Administration Moves to Improve Outcomes for Dually-Involved Youth Pay for Success initiative aims to reduce stays in institutional care, prevent repeat criminal behavior CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner and Illinois Department of … Continue reading
Governor Bruce Rauner had newly-elected legislators in his office this week. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on Labor Board Ruling SPRINGFIELD – The following statement is attributable to Rauner Spokeswoman Catherine Kelly: “Today’s decision is fair for taxpayers and state employees. “As a result of this agreed-to process, … Continue reading
Midweek brings us to campaign contributions from a Political Action Committee connected to Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers–the Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC. Could this be the conduit through which Local 150 got State Rep. Jack … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointment, Staff Succession CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Greg Smith the new Director of the Illinois Lottery. Smith currently leads the Vermont Lottery and brings years … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Abolishes Position in IDOT Patronage Hiring Scandal Illegal hires off state payroll SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration announced today it has abolished the staff assistant position at the Illinois Department of Transportation. The … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointment SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Lara Shayne to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. Shayne brings years of experience in labor relations to the board. … Continue reading
Real estate assessments are being hiked by 8% in a lot of townships. That has to be scaring people who don’t understand the property tax system. There are two parts to the tax bill: the assessment the tax rate On … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Honors Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement in commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. He has also issued a … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointment SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Brittany J. Ladd as the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. She will replace current … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Illinois Math … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Rauner Administration Takes Action to Help Illinoisans Find Lost Life Insurance Money – New website streamlines search process, eliminates need for private finder companies saving millions for IL pension system – — Governor … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois and Illinois Workforce Investment Board. Position: Board Member – Teachers’ … Continue reading
No big surprise here. Mike Madigan poured big money to elect Justice Thomas Kilbride over a decade ago. He won what was a Republican district. Republicans counter-attacked in the southern most district and took it away from St. Clair County … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Signs Bill to Give Former Offenders a Brighter Future DECATUR – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation to allow those with certain felony convictions to apply to work in health care … Continue reading
Three GOP officials comment on Obamacare shrinking coverage. First Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on Health Care Rate Fillings Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on today’s health care rate filings: “It’s very unfortunate that the major structural flaws in … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Signs Firearms Trafficking Bill to Help Protect Communities from Gun Violence CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 6303 to strengthen laws against gun trafficking in Illinois. The bill enhances … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Signs Bill Creating Task Force to Combat HumanTrafficking CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a bill to take action in combatting human trafficking. This bill protects victims who often have language … Continue reading
