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* Roll call…
Sen. Hunter rose after the vote to say she meant to vote “Present” instead of “No.”
Also, notice how Sen. McCann voted. He’s a strong IEA ally as well as a possible GOP candidate for governor.
* Not unexpected…
Gov's office says he'll sign education bill "as soon as possible" but may not be today because of logistics. He wants bill signing event.
— Tina Sfondeles (@TinaSfon) August 29, 2017
Hearing #schoolfunding bill will be signed Wednesday in Chicago, @GovRauner inviting 4 Leaders & others incldg @CardinalBCupich
— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) August 29, 2017
* This is a valid point. There’s no question that the leaders rushed the bill through and no hearings were held on new stuff, like the income tax credit…
GOP Sen. Rooney, a teacher, says he has a sub in his classroom today. Voting no b/c of process. After months of deliberation, a snap vote
— Amanda Vinicky (@AmandaVinicky) August 29, 2017
Sen. Tom Rooney on school funding reform bill: "We have to stop doing business this way."
— Rachel DrozeTV (@RachelDrozeTV) August 29, 2017
* Every statewide candidate is still in the hunt for a teachers union endorsement…
Biss: What's next? A dangerous precedent, wrong way to govern to use an education crisis to begin state-backed private school scholarships
— Amanda Vinicky (@AmandaVinicky) August 29, 2017
* This is an historic vote and Sen. Andy Manar really deserves a lot of credit for sticking with this issue for well over four years and finally bringing it home…
Manar: includes mandate relief, minimum funding levels in the future, how Chi pensions are handled, scholarship tax credit.
— IL Senate Democrats (@ILSenDems) August 29, 2017
Sen @jasonbarickman on ed funding bill: We remove arbitrary nature of funding schools & watch funding flow to districts that need it most.
— Rachel DrozeTV (@RachelDrozeTV) August 29, 2017
Sen @DanMcConchie highlights property tax relief mechanism in bill. 10% of registered voters can petition to cut taxes in wealthy districts. pic.twitter.com/68oZZ8lg9J
— Mark Maxwell (@WCIA3Mark) August 29, 2017
Sen. Don Harmon says in 10 years, those who vote yes will remember they voted for transformation of school funding, not "warts" in the bill.
— Monique Garcia (@moniquegarcia) August 29, 2017
Leader @SenBillBrady - What we need is in this bill; not necessarily what we want. Schools get more funding. #SB1947
— ILSenateGOP (@ILSenateGOP) August 29, 2017
Manar: Driving by school kids this a.m., asked myself if THIS bill will help them. The answer is absolutely.
— IL Senate Democrats (@ILSenDems) August 29, 2017
* Best chuckle of the day…
Sen Harmon (with a dig to Gov Rauner): "I rise in support of 90 percent of the motion." #schoolfunding
— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) August 29, 2017
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 1:59 pm
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Can somebody help me remember what Schimpf said a couple weeks ago about CPS bailout.
Comment by Blue dog dem Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:02 pm
Congrats to Sen. Manar and all who worked so hard to put together and pass this historic legislation.
Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:02 pm
===help me remember what Schimpf said a couple weeks ago about CPS bailout===
“The funding disparity between what Chicago gets and what the rest of the state gets is fairly significant,” Schimpf said. http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article167020232.html
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:04 pm
This historic bill makes Manar a strong contender for Senator of the year.
Comment by anon2 Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:05 pm
Excellent points all around. Congratulations (exclamation point)
Comment by Anon221 Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:06 pm
Rich. Thanks
He must have thought they were shorted
Comment by Blue dog dem Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:07 pm
Illinois won… Let’s get this signed.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:08 pm
“Sen Harmon (with a dig to Gov Rauner): “I rise in support of 90 percent of the motion.”
Touche Don Harmon!
And yea, nobody on my side of the aisle likes the pseudo-vouchers. But sometimes you have to accept 90% of a loaf and move on. This was one of those times.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:13 pm
Looks like Moodys just upgraded CPS TO AA-.
Comment by Blue dog dem Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:13 pm
I don’t like Sam’s vote … but I understand why he voted that way.
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:13 pm
Will the scholarship tax credits pass constitutional muster?
Comment by igotgotgotgotnotime Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:13 pm
Truly, this is an historic day in Illinois. And done so in a bipartisan manner. Good for kids, good for schools and good for Illinois.
Comment by Ed Observer Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:15 pm
I am proud of the legislature for the first time since…
Comment by Loop Lady Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:17 pm
RNUG. You know me. Forever the cynic. Dont most of these folks do what they do for the same reason? Isnt it usually political calculation?
Comment by Blue dog dem Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:17 pm
A case out of the Seventh Circuit is now up at the Dupreme Ct to revisit the Freidrich 4/4 ruling. When the Supremes Outlaw the mandatory dues for public sector unions both the IEA and IFT will lose their clout which will greatly benefit Illinois legislative politics
Comment by Sue Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 2:55 pm
If they hate the scholarship program so much, pass a trailer bill to eliminate it.
Comment by thechampaignlife Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 3:12 pm
Sue, yep great point you make. It is always better for our politics when corporations are considered people and decisions like Citizens United do nothing but help the people get their voices heard. At least you are consistent in your support of freeloaders, corporate and union
Comment by Redraider Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 3:28 pm
Look at all those Republicans voting to spend that tax increase. Good for them.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 3:28 pm
So Senator Lightford who voted for concurrence on SB 1947 says after the vote: “Vouchers are a national Republican effort and a last-minute add; hope it doesn’t take funds from public schools system.” That is a deep thought. Does she think it will add funds to public schools?
Comment by Rod Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 3:39 pm
Michelle, politicians who vote against taxes but for more spending always get away with it.
It’s those who raise taxes and cut spending who usually take the beating. See Pat Quinn.
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 3:46 pm
The Catholic church came out in support for providing more money to the public schools while the Chicago public school teachers opposed it. You can’t make this stuff up.
Comment by SAP Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 3:52 pm
Was there any talk of MOU’s being signed?
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 6:21 pm
And where was State Sen. Oberweis?
Comment by Can'tWaitToLeave Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 6:33 pm
I am thrilled this is over I am not fond of the tax credits but otherwise great. I have a family full of Teachers and grandkids in school. Thanks to all for teaching me so much.
Comment by Just Learning formerly newbie chic Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 6:53 pm
I guess we now know who owns Biss, if there was any question before today.
Comment by Harry Tuesday, Aug 29, 17 @ 11:53 pm