THE ILLINOIZE: Could House Democrats hold up a budget deal?
May 21, 2024
Good morning, Illinois.
We’re back on the radio on WMAY in Springfield this morning from 6am-9am. We spoke to Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) and Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises yesterday. Check out those conversations.
Listen in to the show this morning on the radio if you’re in Springfield or online here. Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur), Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune all on the dance card this morning.
The House is in at 11. The Senate is in at 12. There is nothing on Governor Pritzker’s public schedule.
Let’s get to it.
IS THE HOUSE HOLDING UP THE BUDGET?
Multiple sources tell The Illinoize House Democrats are “deeply divided” on necessary spending, tax increases, and even spending cuts with just days remaining in the scheduled spring legislative session.
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