Rauner says budget could take until April
Friday, Dec 4, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Is there even any point to doing a budget in April?…
…Adding… From a pal at the event…
“He (the mayor) is saying positive things in private.” - Rauner
Rauner also claims he has had lots of productive one on one meetings with MJM in recent weeks.
And Rauner just said any tax hike should be temporary.
…Adding More… Emily Miller in comments…
Yes, there is a point of doing a budget, even if it is in April.
Providers are continuing to offer services based on contracts that say they will get paid when there is a budget. They need a budget to get paid for services already provided.
It’s only because providers have been able to figure out how to tap into reserves and borrow money that the fall out from the budget impasse hasn’t been worse.
And in that regard, I hope no one is under the impression that lawmakers and the administration are opposed to borrowing– that’s exactly how this state has continued to function for the past 6 months.
