Category: State Budget

10,000 rally in Springfield, demand Governor Rauner stop hurting Illinois

Working families and community groups call on the Governor and his legislative enablers to drop their harmful demands and make Illinois a place that works for all.

Rauner water-carriers recycle old falsehoods

Days before Gov. Rauner vetoed HB 580, legislation to provide a fair path to a state contract, his loyal minions at the Illinois Policy Institute rushed out a “report” that recycles long-discredited claims regarding state workers' compensation.

Rauner vetoes fair arbitration bill

After walking away from negotiations, the governor seeks to impose his demands on state public service workers by blocking House Bill 580, legislation that provides a responsible path to a fair contract for all state employees.