
Rauner Moves Forward With Privately Funded Economic Development Agency
Governor Bruce Rauner has used his executive powers to create a privately run and funded economic development agency that he says will "jump-start" job growth.
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Governor Bruce Rauner has used his executive powers to create a privately run and funded economic development agency that he says will "jump-start" job growth.
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