03 Mar 2016

Statement on Override Vote of SB 2043

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – The following statement can be attributed to Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary for Governor Rauner:

“SB 2043 can only become law if Representative Franks or Representative Drury succumb to pressure from Speaker Madigan a...

03 Mar 2016

Governor and Legislators Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Criminal Justice System

By Catherine Kelly

Bills developed by recommendations from Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform Commission

 

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner and members of the General Assembly today discussed bipartisan legislation...

01 Mar 2016

Governor Announces Appointments; Staff Hire

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System Board. He has also hired a Press Secretary to his communications team.

 

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01 Mar 2016

Executive Order Clarifies and Strengthens Procedures for Ethics Act

By Catherine Kelly

Changes made in collaboration with Office of Executive Inspector General

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner signed Executive Order 16-04 today to update and strengthen the Ethics Act to better serve taxpayers. The chang...

01 Mar 2016

Governor Rauner Requests Federal Assistance to Boost Flood Recovery

By Catherine Kelly

Could help people, businesses and local governments recover from December floods

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today asked President Barack Obama to approve federal assistance to help people, businesses and local ...

23 Feb 2016

Governor Vetoes SB 2043

By Catherine Kelly

- Bill spends money state does not have; would add $721 million to state deficit -

-- Administration supports alternative bill that pays for MAP, community colleges and state universities --

 

23 Feb 2016

Governor Rauner Announces Support of Legislation Providing Mandate Relief to School DistrictsGovernor Rauner Announces Support of Legislation Providing Mandate Relief to School Districts

By Catherine Kelly

Legislation will save districts more than $200 million

 

LOMBARD – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced his support of legislation that would save Illinois public schools more than $200 million through unfunde...

19 Feb 2016

Governor Rauner’s Budget Address

By Catherine Kelly

As prepared for delivery

President Cullerton

 

Speaker Madigan

 

Leader Radogno

 

Leader Durkin

 

Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti

 

Attorne...

17 Feb 2016

Rauner Administration Statement on HB 580

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – The Governor’s Office issued the following statement today attributable to Lance Trover, Director of Communications:

“Illinois taxpayers cannot afford HB 580 – it’s a $3 billion tax hike masquerading as a labor ...

12 Feb 2016

Governor Rauner Announces Recipients of 2016 Order of Lincoln Award

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois prepares to celebrate the 207th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, Governor Bruce Rauner today announced this year’s recipients of the Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and...

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