While the Fair Tax was horribly messaged, what did come out as a result is the public’s desire for no tax increases of any kind. Pursuit of a revenue increase through taxing should be a complete non-starter at this time.
I think it would be hilarious if the 19 public no votes are the only ones who want to be a part of this process…what would Madigan do?
What say the 19?
Ah, I see we’re going to have a food fight played out in the media. Get your protective plastic aprons and hoodies ready, campers.
=== What say the 19?===
Pritzker announces more than $700 million in spending cuts news-gazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from news-gazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Administration Will Negotiate With AFSCME Over Furlough Days and Personnel Cost Adjustments
Governor JB Pritzker announced today more than $700 million in spending reductions for fiscal year 2021. The plan is the result of a months-long and ongoing review of agency spending under the Executive branch. The plan includes a hiring freeze, grant reductions and operational savings.
As part of the administration’s ongoing attempt to identify budget efficiencies, Gov. Pritzker also announced the following measures:
• Negotiations with AFSCME and other employee unions to identify $75 million in personnel cost adjustments, which could include furlough days.
• Creation of a Department of Corrections facilities closure work group to identify additional savings due to the lower offender population.
Pritzker orders more than $700 million in budget cuts for public safety, schools pantagraph.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pantagraph.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.