Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
Recent News About Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats
Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.
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A look at Illinois politics in 2016
With 2017 just days away, Illinois is set to welcome the new year the same way it did last year – without a state budget.
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Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear
Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.
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Columnist: Let Illinois voters decide on term limits
Following an election year rife with accusations aimed at the “Madigan Machine” and other factions in Springfield, Chicago Sun-Times writer Mark Brown said recently that the time for term limits may have arrived in Illinois.
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General Assembly adjourns veto session without budget; stopgap expires Dec. 31
As the clock ticks down toward the new year, budget talks remain at an impasse in Illinois and the stopgap budget will expire on Dec. 31.
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Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term
After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.
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Rauner kicks off state's Hanukkah Celebration at Chicago event
Ushering in the Festival of Lights in advance, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently launched the state’s annual Hanukkah Celebration with local constituents at Chicago’s James R. Thompson Center, where a menorah will shine through New Year’s Day.
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Rauner outlines details for second stopgap budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner took to social media this week to lay out his terms for another stopgap budget.
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Some fear Mendoza-Madigan alliance will worsen state government dysfunction
Susana Mendoza’s election to state comptroller has many concerned with regard to her affiliation with House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), how she will work with Gov. Bruce Rauner and how she will handle the state’s bill payments.
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Illinois' debt per capita ranks among 10 highest in U.S., at nearly $15,000
Ranking among the top 10 states for debt per capita, Illinois is exhibiting a continuously increasing amount of red ink per resident — particularly pension debt, but also other calculated liabilities.
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State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan
Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.
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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse
The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.
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Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks
With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.
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Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake
Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.
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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million
Add TeaA recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.
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Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits
Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.
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Rauner names new Commerce Department assistant director
Longtime civic employee Brittany Ladd recently agreed to become assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity after being appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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GOP State House candidates echo Rauner's call for term limits
The political machine that is Illinois’ government is fueled by entrenched career politicians who have held elected positions for decades, a situation that must change for the state to prosper, GOP State House candidates and Gov. Bruce Rauner said.
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State seeks new direction, more transparency from Illinois Lottery
To develop the Illinois Lottery conscientiously while maintaining equilibrium for taxpayers, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently released a Request for Proposal with state lottery officials to scout out a new private management partner.
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Rauner announces appointments, transfers involving labor/workforce boards, HFS
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced appointments to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Workforce Investment Board, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).