Post by Logan on Jun 28, 2016 4:23:34 GMT -6
This week marks what could be the most significant benchmark in the long, painful slog of Republicans' and Democrats' historic war over the Illinois budget.
Thursday is the end of a full year without a state budget -- plus another blown deadline to make a budget for the new fiscal year that starts Friday.
Several states have approved two budgets in the time Illinois has been unable to finish one.
Lawmakers are meeting Wednesday in an effort to approve a compromise, but if they don't, the consequences could be dire.
Read more: www.dailyherald.com/article/20160626/news/160629269/
Thursday is the end of a full year without a state budget -- plus another blown deadline to make a budget for the new fiscal year that starts Friday.
Several states have approved two budgets in the time Illinois has been unable to finish one.
Lawmakers are meeting Wednesday in an effort to approve a compromise, but if they don't, the consequences could be dire.
Read more: www.dailyherald.com/article/20160626/news/160629269/