The Illinois Budget Done on the 18th

I heard for a month the big budget meeting would be finished on the 18th.

So........nothing happened.

 

No body showed up, they postponed it until the 12th of never ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Relax guys.

Nothing political ever gets done around the Holidays..


Regards....Gerald

 

The 18th of what month?

GB............................DLS

 

http://www.sj-r.com/article/20151122/NEWS/151129891/?Start=2

Headline:

Why Illinois budget deal looks unlikely before 2016

By Sara Burnett, The Associated Press
Posted Nov. 22, 2015 at 3:40 PM
Updated Nov 22, 2015 at 9:41 PM

CHICAGO — Much attention is being focused on a Dec. 1 sit-down between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders as Illinois approaches the five-month mark without a state budget.

But there are other dates approaching that may be far more important to hopes for a deal on a spending plan since getting there has as much to do with political timing as getting everyone in the same room or agreeing on what and how much to fund.

For politicians, the calendar often dictates motivations. And considerations such as the primary election in March and whether they will face opposition could be as big a factor as anything in getting a deal before spring.

Among the tough votes lawmakers may have to cast are for a likely tax increase to help a close a revenue gap or for pieces of a pro-business agenda the Republican governor is pushing to weaken labor unions' bargaining power. Democrats say his proposals would hurt working families and shouldn't factor into talks over how to close a multibillion-dollar budget hole; Rauner says they're necessary to improve Illinois' economy.

Next week's meeting is expected to bring Rauner together with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, both Chicago Democrats, and GOP leaders Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs and Sen. Christine Radogno of Lemont for the first time since the fiscal year began.

Here's a look at other key dates in the budget battle:

Nov. 30: Nominating petition deadline

One of the biggest calculations for legislators will be determining who will vote "yes" on a deal that could include unpopular items such as a tax increase.

Rauner's roughly $20 million political fund and a new political action committee that says it has millions to spend against Democrats in the March primaries have added a new level of concern for candidates this year, even for lawmakers in what are considered "safe" Democratic or Republican districts.

While all seats in the Illinois House and about two-thirds of state senate districts will be on the 2016 ballot, only some sitting lawmakers will face challenges come March.

Starting Monday, Candidates may begin filing their nominating petitions with the State Board of Elections. The deadline to file is Nov. 30.

That's important because it will give legislators up for re-election a sense of whether they can or should risk their political neck by taking a tough vote on a budget deal before the primary.

Jan. 1: Simple majority

The Illinois Constitution says that after May 31, any bill approved by the legislature requires a three-fifths vote in both chambers, rather than a simple majority, to take effect prior to July 1 of the next year.

That means that if legislators want to pass a budget before the end of 2015, it would take 71 "yes" votes in the House and 36 in the Senate. If they wait until January, they need 60 in the House and 30 in the Senate — a far easier threshold.

Page 2 of 2 - Rauner has said he's "cautiously optimistic that maybe in January we'll get something done."

The rookie governor also has suggested it's Democrats who are putting off a deal because they don't want to take a "tough" vote. Asked about Rauner's comments, Cullerton said the governor must have "misspoke."

"Even if we had an agreement, we couldn't vote on anything until January," he said. "That's just clinical."

March 15: Primary election

It's possible some lawmakers will want to wait until after the March 15 primary before casting a vote on a budget package. It's also possible that the leaders still won't have agreed on a plan by then.

Regardless, there will be even more pressure on lawmakers to get something done.

Among the issues expected to boil over into the 2016 session are universities and community colleges that may be forced to make drastic cuts, including not offering grants to students who need help paying tuition. And without help it's been seeking from the state, Chicago Public Schools may have to lay off hundreds of teachers. The teachers union already has said it will be willing to strike.

Of course, lawmakers already are hearing horror stories about the impact of the budget standoff, and so far it hasn't brought much action.

"We're still a long way away from a final resolution," Madigan said.

 

The State of Illinois and Governors Office has posted several to many notifications, all say about the same thing, nothing is going to happen in the near future ... The Budget has so much pork in it they may never come to a terms and agree on anything so long as the Dems hold out and hold onto the give away programs ... The State Lottery has a back log of cases filed against it, for non payments ... Many social services are suffering, not sure the WSRC has even been mentioned again in quite awhile ... This cannot be good for the future of the WSRC /(grand) at the rate it is (not) moving along ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

jhunts post cant be good for Karla's plan. Be patient.

 

Still not too late to order you I TOLD YOU SO tee shirts. I'm also taking thanksgiving dinner orders from ATA EC and Sparta supporters. The menu is Crow, with humble pie washed down by Lots and Lots of kool aid. Orders are coming in fast.

I'm working on a Hunter44, Greentitian memorial T shirt for release in the near future, it's to be offered with a SPARTA WSRC Born 2006 Died 2015 memorial shirt. Also for spring release a line of carp fishing lures, both top water and trolling models are being planned to be offered in the ATA HOF pole barn and fishing hall.

I've also heard the rumor that the Illinois government is exploring the idea of converting the abandoned trap houses into title 9 housing. Maybe wpt can comment on the validity of that. Brad

 

The HOF building would make a great bunk house for Syrian Refugees and good place to store the bodies of the ISIS fighters as we eliminate them from places in America ... Sparta truly is a place you have to see at least once, because once is enough ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

The Governor scheduled a meeting for the 18th of Nov, no body showed up so its been put off until the 12th of never as of right now ... The Politico's in the State of Illinois cannot make a meeting, come to an agreement, and are at a stale mate over the budget, but they have assured the ATA via the IDNR that the WSRC will be operational for the grand in 2016 ... I am sure after reading all of the updated reports from the Illinois Gov Rauners Office that he has no idea what he is talking about but the people who work for him in the IDNR and at the WSRC actually know what is happening ... If you get a warm and fuzzy feeling about this, best check and make sure you didn't wet your pants ... WPT ... (YAC) ...