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 The Budget/Fiscal News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about the State Budget and Fiscal Management, as well as information about proposed funding and fiscal responsibility.
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07/07/09 - Governor Quinn Vetoes Budget Bill; Calls for $1 Billion in Cuts
Says Legislators, Other Constitutionals Must Share Sacrifice
CHICAGO – July 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed House Bill 2145 saying the General Assembly’s bill fails to make any significant cuts in state operations. Instead, the Governor proposed passing a responsible “Tough Choices” budget, which calls for cutting an additional $1 billion in state costs.
 RAW TAPE: Governor vetoes budget bill, announces proposed budget cuts - Part 1, Part 2
06/18/09 - Governor Quinn Calls a Special Session
Urges General Assembly to finish its business and solve fiscal crisis
CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today signed a proclamation calling for a special session of the 96th Illinois General Assembly to convene on Tuesday, June 23, at 2 P.M. In his proclamation, Governor Quinn stated that one of the main purposes of this special session is to address the fiscal crisis confronting the State of Illinois.
06/04/09 - Taxpayer Action Board Issues Final Report to the Governor
The report details measures to make state government more accountable and efficient.
CHICAGO – June 4, 2009. The Taxpayer Action Board (TAB) presented its final report to Governor Pat Quinn detailing measures to make state government more accountable and efficient. Chaired by Tom Johnson, President of the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois, TAB was charged with evaluating current state programs and identifying new approaches to deal with challenging fiscal and operational issues.
RAW TAPE: Governor Pat Quinn and Tom Johnson, Chair of the Taxpayer Action Board (TAB), present the TAB report.
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