Superintendents study governor's school budget proposal
Illinois superintendents from De Soto Herrin and Herrin schools react to Governor Blagojevich budget plan raising state aid by 250 per student and adding 234.5 million to general aid while trimming 24 programs. Officials cite need for details and long term commitment as districts plan to maintain class sizes, fund construction, and preserve truancy and grants services.
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Illinois budget blueprint skirts crisis with one time revenues
Governor proposes a $52 billion next year budget mirroring current revenues to ride out the crisis while Rep. Mike Best urges GOP spending restraint. The plan relies on one-time receipts, with agencies to receive a 6 percent general fund increase and K-12 and public aid boosted, while universities face cuts and new or higher fees are planned.
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Blagojevich budget proposal outlines major funding and tax shifts
Springfield notes Gov Rod Blagojevich unveiled a 52 billion dollar budget to a joint session. It uses 2.7 billion in one time infusions to balance by June 30 2004 and pays off 1.8 billion in overdue bills and tax refunds. It raises riverboat casino taxes ends business exemptions and increases fees while preserving Medicaid funding and K 12 support. It also cuts 112 million from universities and revises inheritance tax rules.
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SIU reviews finances after governor budget address
SIUC officials began re checking the university finances after Gov Blagojevich outlined a plan to trim higher education by more than 112 million. Chancellor Wendler and president staff await direction as they study where to make cuts and how the 8 percent reserve factor fits in.
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Rod Blagojevich
Southern Illinois University
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Walter Wendler
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Blagojevich
Denny Jacobs
East Moline
Unis Face 5.7 Percent Budget Cuts Across State
Governor Blagojevich proposes a 5.7 percent reduction plan affecting state universities. About 59 million would be shifted to avert tuition increases above 5 percent per year. Tuition rose 10.7 percent last year, while Eastern Illinois University weighs removing some summer classes. SIU faces 8.2 percent cuts as officials brace for more actions this year.
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Eastern Illinois University
Casino taxes could cut jobs in Metropolis Illinois
Harrah's Metropolis Casino faces potential job cuts as Gov. Blagojevich proposes a 70 percent graduated tax on gross adjusted revenues and a raise of the admission tax from five to three dollars. Senior VP Michael Crider warns plans for a new 40 million hotel may be halted, hurting growth and payroll.
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Illinois casino tax plan faces business backlash and support
Casinos brace for a $550 million revenue boost eyed from $200 million more yearly taxes and fees. Industry groups condemn the 20 percent surcharge as risky, while some lawmakers back the plan arguing it funds state needs. Advocacy groups urge transparent licensing for the 10th riverboat license.
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