Frank Mautino

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Gov. Pat Quinn’s Plan to Cut Illinois School Bureaucracy Draws Little Legislative Support

Posted by David Ormsby ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Leave a Comment

(Springfield, IL) — March 25, 2011. Illinois’ regional superintendents are realizing they might not make the cut for state money in Gov. Pat Quinn’s attempt to close the more than $13 billion budget gap. Continue reading »

Illinois Human Services Face Budget Cuts Next Year, Says Top Illinois House Democrat

Posted by David Ormsby ⋅ February 14, 2011 ⋅ Leave a Comment

(Chicago, IL) — February 14, 2011. Despite recent soft pedaling by Governor Pat Quinn on potential Illinois budget cuts in next year’s budget, the Illinois House budget negotiator says Illinois human services face budget cuts. Continue reading »

Illinois Budget: Senator Mike Jackobs Says a “Governor Bill Brady” Will Need to Swallow an Illinois Tax Increase

Posted by David Ormsby ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ 1 Comment

(Springfield, IL) — May 20, 2010. Democratic lawmakers say the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be finalized in a matter of days, even though consensus on key matters is still lacking. Lawmakers are planning to return to Springfield next week and Democrats want to finalize a budget to pass to Governor Pat … Continue reading »

Illinois Budget: State Rep Mike Tyron Pushes Bill to Add Future Debt, Unpaid Bills to Budget

Posted by David Ormsby ⋅ March 2, 2010 ⋅ 1 Comment

(Springfield, IL) – March 2, 2010. As Governor Pat Quinn prepares to unveil his solution to the state’s $13 billion budget deficit, one suburban Republican is working to change the state’s accounting practices. State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) wants lawmakers to account for future debt along with unpaid bills in any budget they pass. … Continue reading »