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That’s optimism?

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller

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[Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville)] said he does not expect there will be a budget passed by the end of the current calendar year.

“But I’m more optimistic, and expect that the budget will be approved in February or March,” he said.

Just for context here, the governor’s next budget address has been scheduled for February 17th.

       

19 Comments
  1. - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:01 pm:

    The over/under line is February 17th, and that’s “optimistic”

    Yikes.


  2. - Joe M - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:01 pm:

    That could be real interesting if the Gov and GA are working on two different year’s budgets at once! I have a feeling that programs like higher ed and the remainder of social programs not ordered by the courts, may really come up short in that scenario.


  3. - How Ironic - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:01 pm:

    Morning Rich,

    Gov Bruce Rauner has announced in lieu of the “Open Meeting” today, that he’s going to be taking a mulligan on the budget this year. He’ll be concentrating on ways to not get mired in the sand traps, tall grass, and other obstacles that really gummed up his progress this year.

    Best,
    ck!


  4. - Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:05 pm:

    … scheduled for February 17th.

    217? See the gov is a Springfield insider.


  5. - out of touch - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:07 pm:

    In the mean time, how many sets of “the emperor’s new clothes” will Dunkin be donning?


  6. - Ghost - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:22 pm:

    tax increase not passed this year and made retroactive means a huger hole and less money to fill it if it passes next year


  7. - titan - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:22 pm:

    Hasn’t a lot of spending (under the court orders and such) gone on under the prior FY levels (based upon the prior FY year’s higher revenue projections)?
    If the current FY isn’t in place until February or March, the shortfalls will be difficult (maybe not even possible) to fully adjust down to the new FY budget in the 3 to 4 months that remain in the FY.


  8. - thunderspirit - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:41 pm:

    == I have a feeling that programs like higher ed and the remainder of social programs not ordered by the courts, may really come up short in that scenario. ==
    I strongly suspect the current administration sees that as a feature, not a bug.


  9. - Bemused - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:44 pm:

    And they may nail down a contract with State Workers after 2018.


  10. - illini - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 12:57 pm:

    My Representative in the GA has never been accused of being subtle or nuanced in his reported public remarks. Yet, he has been a beneficiary of some of the money in the Governors “slush fund”.

    Maybe he has an inside track and knows what he is talking about!


  11. - Anon - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 1:05 pm:

    ===Just for context here, the governor’s next budget address has been scheduled for February 17th.===

    That might be the most awkward budget address ever given in the state.


  12. - Waffle Fries - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 1:10 pm:

    With Murray Center in his backyard…I wonder if he knows how that facility is paying its bills, what is it doing about food and other commodities in this budget impasse?


  13. - How Ironic - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 1:17 pm:

    I wonder if Gov Rauner will ask for an extension of the budget address Feb 17th, so you know…he can finish up the final touches on this years budget?


  14. - illini - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 1:25 pm:

    Waffle fries - Charlie was very active in efforts to keep the facility open, yet there have been some very current allegations, active investigations, and possible pending charges into some recent deaths of residents at Murray.

    I have not heard anything about lack of food, supplies etc. needed by the facility, but then again, the local paper hardly does any investigative reporting!


  15. - Anonymous - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 1:33 pm:

    I place the blame on the Gregorian calendar. It is
    so confusing. Sigh


  16. - Anon - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 1:49 pm:

    It’ll be passed shortly after the filing deadline for candidates.


  17. - Anonymous - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 2:51 pm:

    There was ONE death investigated at Murray. The other death was from natural causes; someone just released from the hospital who had been chronically ill and was heading back to the hospital. Coroner confirmed this as did IDPH. Also, no problem with food or supplies at Murray Center.


  18. - Capitol View - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 4:33 pm:

    the issue here is pure politics, and the impact on the next election. So I fear there may be no budget resolution until after the November 2016 elections, with one side or the other backing down after the voters have spoken.
    Not that I want this, and governing should be a consideration equal to or surpassing politics —but hey, this is Illinois.


  19. - foster brooks - Wednesday, Nov 18, 15 @ 9:01 pm:

    Idot snow plows will be parked by the end of january if not sooner


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