SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on Democratic leaders embracing economic changes:

“After two years, both Democratic leaders finally agree that we must have a balanced budget with economic changes to increase our competitiveness to grow jobs. That's an important positive step. Now let’s come together on a bipartisan basis to ensure all proposals truly take the state in a better direction.”

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Icestravaganza is back in downtown Davenport at the Freight House, and we've expanded the event! Bring the kids from 11-4 to enjoy more interactive ice sculptures, meet the ice princesses, and watch carvers compete for the best design. Stop by and give yourself a chance to win a Necker's Jewelers $500 gift certificate, too.  

Sen. Chuck Grassley wrote the provisions improving the incentives for whistleblowers to come forward about large dollar tax fraud. The provisions were enacted in 2006, ten years ago. Grassley continuously works to make sure the IRS is welcoming to whistleblowers. The law continues to have positive results, according to the IRS’ latest annual report on the whistleblower program.