by Steve Dunford
Several media sources are reporting that each day the general assembly is in special session, called by Governor Bruce Rauner for the purpose of passing a budget, will be costing Illinois taxpayers nearly $48,000 daily.
State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) stated in a press release, that he will refuse to take mileage and pay for this special session.
The House only met a half hour yesterday. The Senate meet briefly. Speaker of the House Mike Madigan was a no show when the house convened. In several reports in the Springfield Journal-Register stated that lawmakers used the time for meeting with the press and caucusing with their own parties.
Madigan issued this statement in a press conference, “We are going to work on balancing the budget. That means cuts and revenue. I have said that for the last 2 1/2 years.
Franklincounty-news.com, will keep you informed of any progress throughout the special session.
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