Lockdown Delays IL House Vote On Budget & Taxes
An Illinois House vote to overrride the governor's budget veto was delayed Thursday afternoon, when the state Capitol Building was placed on lockdown, due to a reported "hazmat" situation.
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Illinois House of Representatives Gear Up to Pass State Budget, Override Rauner’s Veto
On the 21st: We’re at day 736 without a state budget. Could today be the day the impasse finally ends? We break down the $36 billion budget plan and nearly $5 billion tax hike and check in with the president of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
Durbin Wants ‘Medicare For All’ Health Program In Long Term, ‘Public Option’ Now
US Senator Dick Durbin wants to see the United States eventually implement a “Medicare for all” type health care program. The Illinois Democrat acknowledges that isn't likely with Republicans in control of both houses of Congress and the White House, but says a "public option" on current health insurance exchanges could be an interim step.
Illinois Political Historian Sees No Winners In Budget Impasse
Brian O'Keefe spoke with Illinois political historian Kent Redfield about what led to the recent budget agreement, and the potential political fallout from it.
Educators Try Positive Reinforcement On Lawmakers
More than a dozen school leaders from across Illinois gathered at the state capitol Wednesday to thank lawmakers who went out on a limb to raise taxes and send more money to schools.