BUDGET STALEMATE 7/22/15
For the fourth consecutive week legislators departed Springfield without a budget compromise in place. House and Senate Democrat Leaders are asking for a tax increase to cover the $4 billion gap in the budget they already passed while the Governor would like to see reforms coupled with the budget to help improve Illinois’ finances.
All three leaders have refused to consider each other’s proposals, except the Governor has stated he would be open to talk about new revenue if his reforms were to be considered. Until then, House Republicans will continue to stand united in support for a truly balanced budget that protects the interests of taxpayers, working families and seniors.
FROM AROUND THE WEB
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, EDITORIAL BOARD: Your Money, Madigan’s Money (click here)
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, MAUDLYNE IHEJIRIKA: More children in Illinois, U.S. living in poverty than before recession (click here)
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, EDITORIAL BOARD: Cold comfort for Rod Blagojevich in Tuesday’s federal court ruling (click here)
Representative Joe Sosnowski
Illinois State Representative, 69th District
As always, if you have any questions or comments about the topics discussed in this newsletter, or any other part of state government, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (815) 547-3436 or email me at sosnowski@ilhousegop.org.
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