Capital

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Civic Federation rips Rauner budget, declares Illinois finances at 'new low'

This article discusses the Civic Federation’s recent analysis of Governor Rauner’s FY2017 proposed budget for the State of Illinois that…

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Civic Federation Opposes Governor's Recommended Budget

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State of Illinois FY2017 Recommended Operating Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

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State of Illinois FY2017 Budget Roadmap

Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation, the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation releases an analysis of the State of Illinois’ fiscal condition. This report presents the Civic…

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Civic Federation Proposes Comprehensive Plan to Stabilize Illinois Finances by End of FY2019

(CHICAGO) – In a report released today, the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability proposes a comprehensive three-year plan that addresses Illinois’ ongoing financial crisis with painful but necessary spending…

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Illinois Infrastructure Crumbles Amid Budget Warfare

This article reviews a report released by the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs on the funding gap facing Illinois’ infrastructure. It cites an…

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Capital Budget Approved But Some Capitol Renovations Nixed

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State Construction and Local Tax Funds Allocated for Illinois Operating Budget

A week after passing legislation to address a $1.6 billion budget deficit before the end of the fiscal year in June, the State swept $300 million into its operating accounts from funds designated to pay for annual transportation…

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State's Operating Budget Continues to Supplement Capital Projects Fund

When the Illinois Jobs Now! capital spending program was approved in 2010 the State also approved a series of dedicated revenue sources intended to fund new borrowing costs outside the State operating budget. As previously sold capital…

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Governor Signs Illinois' Operating Budget but Vetoes Capitol Complex Upgrades

Despite criticizing the General Assembly for not passing an adequate budget for the new fiscal year, Governor Pat Quinn…