Budget package in jeopardy as Democrats roll back Republicans’ economic reforms

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SPRINGFIELD, IL –  (Dan McCaleb and Greg Bishop, Illinois News Newtork.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Chances of a budget deal that would include at least $5 billion in tax increases took a hit Wednesday when House Democrats pushed for votes on reform measures that Republicans say are too watered down to do any good.

In order to sign off on a budget package that includes such a significant tax hike, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants a property tax freeze and meaningful reforms to state pensions, workers compensation and other items that would provide some relief to taxpayers and job creators.

With just two days to go until the end of the fiscal year, Republicans criticized Democrats’ tactics, saying that the measures as written don’t provide meaningful benefits and further meetings to work on them are scheduled.