Illinois’ New Normal: No Budget, but Money Still Flowing
Via Chicago Tribune
With Illinois in its second month without a budget, the standoff between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly hasn’t resulted in a government shutdown.
Roads are being paved. Schools are funded for the upcoming year. The poor are getting health care. Driver’s licenses are being renewed. State workers are being paid. And state parks remain open.
It’s estimated that 8 out of every 10 state tax dollars has been freed from the limbo of the budget impasse, much of it either by law or a judge’s ruling.
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