IL Senate Minority Leader McConchie talks State of the State
For another perspective on Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State, we were joined by the Illinois Senate Minority Leader, a Republican who is critical of Pritzker's policies.
Speaker of the IL House Welch previews budget address
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, the Speaker of Illinois House of Representatives, talked with The 21st in the hour before Governor JB Pritzker's 2022 State of the State and budget address. He addressed everything from taxes to fighting crime.
Local Lawmakers Voice Hopes In Advance Of Governor’s Budget Speech
Governor Bruce Rauner delivers his budget address to a joint session of state lawmakers on Wednesday at the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield. And two east-central Illinois lawmakers hope the speech will the start of successful budget negotiations.
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Live From The Statehouse: Governor Rauner’s Upcoming Budget Address
On the 21st: Just before Governor Rauner delivered his third budget address, we broadcast live from inside the Statehouse. We heard from those directly affected by the historic budget stalemate and brought you analysis of what to expect.
Has Gov. Rauner Ever Introduced A Balanced Budget?
Democrats have been saying Gov. Bruce Rauner has never proposed a balanced budget — shirking his constitutional and statutory duty. Rauner rejects that critique. Reporter Brian Mackey assesses their claims.
