Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
Recent News About Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
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Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake
Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.
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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million
A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.
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Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits
Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.
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State House GOP candidate for Dist. 56 praises Rauner's latest budget plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday prompted responses from several state House candidates, including Republican Jillian Bernas, who is running for the Dist. 56 seat.
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Murphy, Thillens have starkly different takes on Rauner's budget address
State Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines), who represents Senate District 28, said Wednesday that giving Gov. Bruce Rauner total control over the budget would leave vulnerable citizens at risk.
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Rauner's message on growing the economy stirs interest in House District 56
The Republican candidate for the House seat in District 56 heard Gov. Bruce Rauner's call for job creation through the passage of workers’ compensation reform, pension reform and property tax relief during his State of the State address on Wednesday loud and clear.
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Rauner, SEIU, Teamsters and other unions reach agreements
Gov. Bruce Rauner sealed collective bargaining agreements with several unions last week.
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Rauner appoints new director of the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture
Gov. Rauner announced the appointment of State Rep. Raymond Poe as the new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture on November 13.