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Posts tagged "illinois politics"

Illinois State Representative Elaine Nekritz on the Possibility of More Unpaid State Bills "You Win Some, You Lose Some"

Interviewed by The Capitol Fax Blog, Illinois State Representative Elaine Nekritz (Democrat) said she believes the state of Illinois will end up in the same place it was last year with unpaid bills that are unable to have their obligations met because not enough cuts were passed in the state House’s budget plan. Her response... Read more »
By thelowedown,
May 26, 2010 at 12:57 am
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Illinois Lawmakers Blow Through Self-Imposed Budget Deadline

Bleeding Red Ink Get ready for more threats, demands, and gimmicks. Tonight, Illinois legislators scurried out of Springfield without passing a budget for the state. While Illinois law requires the lawmakers to have a budget by May 31st or risk a state shutdown and/or overtime legislative session, party leadership set today’s date as their deadline. Will... Read more »
By thelowedown,
May 8, 2010 at 1:01 am
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Illinois Governor Race: Brady Leads Quinn in Poll

After being officially being declared the winner in the Republican gubernatorial primary last week, a Rasmussen Reports poll shows state senator Billy Brady leading incumbent Governor Quinn.  With the poll showing Brady leading Quinn 47%-37%, what does each candidate need to do to win? Pat Quinn Bill Brady BradyMuch of Brady’s 10 percentage point lead... Read more »
By thelowedown,
March 9, 2010 at 7:38 pm
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Illinois Political News & Comment

Sorry for not posting in a while.  I have been a tad busy. In this edition of Political News & Comment: state budget want to be the Democratic Lt. Gov. nominee? free rides for old folks and more State BudgetThe administration of Governor Pat Quinn has started a new budget website for the state.  Budget.Illinois.gov... Read more »
By thelowedown,
February 26, 2010 at 9:35 pm
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