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* I’ve been telling subscribers about these meetings for a few hours…
Lots of motion between top leaders at this late hour. @GovPritzker is trying to land the, uh… land the tuna. He’s meeting House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to try and resolve some differences. Still possible we see some late action on sports betting, budget bills tonight.
— Mark Maxwell (@WCIA3Mark) June 1, 2019
“I can’t predict whether tonight is going to be the end of it, but we’re going to work hard to try to find a resolution on budget, and also capital.”
Me: Have you extended your hotel?
Durkin chuckles. Pauses. As he walks off: “I’ll be sleeping in Washington Park.”
— Brian Mackey (@BrianMackey) June 1, 2019
There have been non-stop meetings among the leaders for several hours now.
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) June 1, 2019
President John Cullerton in the governor's office now… https://t.co/X8axmlH8Kj
— Amanda Vinicky (@AmandaVinicky) June 1, 2019
Cullerton has been bouncing around all over the place.
*** UPDATE *** He’s been pushing these ideas for at least a week now…
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin expresses optimism after leaving @GovPritzker’s office, says he finally feels the Democrats are willing to take action on these business reforms. pic.twitter.com/FdfRO552Wb
— Mark Maxwell (@WCIA3Mark) June 1, 2019
House GOP Leader Jim Durkin, exiting the governor's office, says he thinks Pritzker and Democrats finally are taking Republicans' demands for pro-business reforms seriously, if they want GOP votes on taxes/revenue. pic.twitter.com/HWaLKHiIWm
— Amanda Vinicky (@AmandaVinicky) June 1, 2019
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Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:08 pm
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Cullerton should take a smoke break.
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:11 pm
Wishing the leaders and governor success. We need big investments in the state and big accomplishments. Businesses love to relocate to Chicago metro in part because of infrastructure and education.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:15 pm
There’s no reason Durkin and Brady should even be playing ball at this point. Don’t put votes on an unbalanced budget, don’t put votes on excessive tax increases that don’t invest in your district. Elections have consequences, let them make the tough votes.
Comment by Token Conservative Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:23 pm
==There’s no reason Durkin and Brady should even be playing ball at this point.==
Bruce, how can we miss you if you never leave?
Comment by Not a Superstar Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:34 pm
On my bucket List: to see the Senate and House finish and adjourn by 10:00 PM on the last day with all their work completed! I feel like I have 20 years left to see it if the good Lord agrees
Comment by Retired Educator Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:38 pm
Not to sound stupid but I thought the GA was used to not having a budget on time and going into overtime and not caring if they did. This is a nice change of pace and I hope it works. Cue the music for Ted Nugent’s Just what the Doctor ordered.
Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:39 pm
ON second thought make that Deal by the Dead
Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:43 pm
The pro business reforms are mostly tax credits. Enough with the business tax credits.
Illinois has major infrastructure revenue needs and businesses/corporations need to contribute not just “jobs” but pay their share of taxes to build and maintain infrastructure.
Many commenters have mentioned how many of the taxes being proposed to pay for a capital bill are regressive and this is the reason, because businesses are not holding up their end.
Comment by Big Jer Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:57 pm
Stop the clock at 11:55pm.
Comment by Huh? Friday, May 31, 19 @ 9:19 pm
Looks like a lot of “Corporate loopholes” the next Governor will run on closing…
Comment by Ok Friday, May 31, 19 @ 9:28 pm
The Senate really is the upper chamber
Comment by ThinkingOutLoud Friday, May 31, 19 @ 9:46 pm
==Elections have consequences, let them make the tough votes.==
Oooohhh, I get it now. You’re that guy who doesn’t realize that republicans have been doing exactly what your suggesting they do for all these years, which has led them to their current super-minority status. Never mind, you’re right - I mean, who needs electoral success? Holding office is overrated anyway
Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Friday, May 31, 19 @ 10:59 pm