Rauner Running Out Of Time To Get Budget Reforms
Springfield, IL (AP) Governor Bruce Rauner’s vision of a grand two-year budget compromise with Illinois lawmakers is becoming more difficult to accomplish as the clock ticks down on this year’s legislative session. Rauner has asked for pro-business and union-weakening proposals and other legislative changes as part of a budget compromise. While Rauner remains optimistic he can…
Deadline for Missouri Lawmakers to pass bills is today.
( KTRS ) Missouri lawmakers are entering their final day of work with time running short for contentious bills on guns, abortions and taxes. The Missouri Constitution’s deadline, to pass bills, is 6 p.m. today (FRI). That typically creates a fast-paced finale. But it makes it easier for opponents to block bills. Measures expanding gun…
Lt. Governor Kinder comes out in support of North Carolina bathroom law
Kinder is running for governor and faces a GOP primary against suburban St. Louis businessman John Brunner, former Navy SEAL officer Eric Greitens and former House speaker and U.S. attorney Catherine Hanaway
Illinois’ GOP governor won’t endorse Trump
CHICAGO (AP) – A member of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says the Republican governor will not endorse Donald Trump as the GOP standard-bearer in the November election. Rauner declined to back a candidate during the once-crowded GOP nomination process, although he did express dismay with Trump’s rhetoric. Rauner’s aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity…
Lawmakers consider more funding for Illinois colleges
( KTRS ) A measure to add $453 million for Illinois colleges and universities during the state’s historic budget stalemate is expected to be considered in the state Senate this week. Lawmakers are proposing to get the money by not repaying various state funds they borrowed from. Last month, lawmakers approved $600 million in short-term…
The Latest: Many Missouri Trump delegates aren’t supporters
BALLWIN, Mo. (AP) – Donald Trump has complained about a “rigged” political system, and after Missouri’s congressional district conventions, some of his supporters agree with him. The New York businessman narrowly defeated Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in Missouri’s presidential primary on March 15, earning 37 of the state’s 52 delegates to the Republican National Convention…
Sen. Brown drops out of race for Missouri treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican Missouri state Sen. Dan Brown is dropping out of the race for state treasurer. Brown said in a statement Thursday he’s endorsing fellow Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt, who now faces no primary challenger. Brown says it’s important for Republicans to win in November. Brown, of Rolla, was a surprise…
Governor Nixon approves higher education funding boost
( KTRS ) Gov. Jay Nixon has signed a higher education budget that will result in a tuition freeze at public universities. Nixon approved the $1.3 billion spending plan Wednesday without vetoing any individual items. Public universities and colleges will see a $37 million boost to core funding. That amounts to a 4 percent increase.…