A press release from Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner: Rauner Announces First Batch of Appointments Governor-elect Bruce Rauner announced today the first in a series of cabinet secretary, agency director and boards and commissions appointments. Today’s appointments cover the Department of Transportation, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Jeff Mays
In 1976 Quincy Republican Jeff Mays and Rockford Republican Lynn Martin ran for state representative. Illinois House Republicans had been devastated in the 1974 Watergate elections. They held onto just 76 out of 177 seats. 1976 was a comeback year. … Continue reading
So, what’s the potential downside for voting for the Mike Madigan-Tom Cross CTA-RTA bailout deal? $385,000,000 coming right off the top of the Illinois General Revenue Fund. No replacement money identified. More pressure to pass an income tax hike or … Continue reading
So, what’s the potential downside for voting for the Mike Madigan-Tom Cross CTA-RTA bailout deal? $385,000,000 coming right off the top of the Illinois General Revenue Fund. No replacement money identified. More pressure to pass an income tax hike or … Continue reading