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Governor’s Budget Address Calls For Cost-Saving Proposals Or Authority To Make Cuts
Gov. Bruce Rauner is giving Illinois lawmakers a choice to either implement his cost-saving proposals in exchange for a $36 billion budget or give him authority to make $4 billion in cuts to end a months-long budget stalemate. The options are outlined in the Republican governor's budget address to lawmakers Wednesday.