Rauner: Illinois Has Money To Fully Fund Schools, Programs
The governor hopes to get approval from Illinois lawmakers to move money from nonessential government services to help close shortfalls for daycare programs and prisons.
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner Signs On Top Aide For 30 Thousand Dollars A Month
Funding for everything from state-subsidized daycare to court reporters' salaries is running out in Illinois.
Rauner: “We Can Pass Eight Bills” To Change State Government
Governor Bruce Rauner came to Decatur Friday to promote what he calls a "comprehensive" plan to improve Illinois' business climate.
Illinois Senate Approves Raising Minimum Wage To $11 By 2019
A day after Governor Bruce Rauner proposed a 7-year time frame to bring Illinois' minimum wage to $10 an hour, the Illinois Senate approved a plan that would make that happen by 2017.
Rauner Calls For An Increase In State Contribution To Education
"Simply spending more doesn't drive those resources to the neediest districts in the state. That requires a change in the state aid formula," said Senator Andy Manar (D)