Jones Demands Governor Rauner to Return to the Negotiating Table

May 31, 2017 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement Wednesday: “It is clear Governor Rauner has no interest in doing his job and working with the Legislature on passing a fair and responsible budget. He has demanded the...

Gordon-Booth Pushes for Budget Negotiations

May 31, 2017 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement on May 31, which was scheduled to be the close of the spring legislative session: “I am disappointed that we ended the month of May not being able to reach an agreement on a...

Stuart Committed to Working Through Summer to End Budget Impasse

May 31, 2017 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On the last day of the legislature’s scheduled spring legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement: “Today is the 700th day of Governor Rauner’s budget crisis. It is absolutely ridiculous that for...

Kifowit Focused on Ending Budget Impasse

May 31, 2017 | Kifowit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Wednesday: “I am disappointed that Illinois’ budget impasse continues to drag on and causes harm to our most vulnerable. I have consistently advocated for the passage of a...