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Blagojevich Budget Targets Hidden State Funds
Governor Blagojevich seeks to divert nearly 500 million from dozens of special funds to close a five billion deficit. The funds, funded by tire fees, licensing, waste disposal and other sources, support conservation, West Nile research, tourism and wine promotion. Critics warn reduced funding could affect environmental programs and services while supporters defend the funds as essential and well monitored.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Grape and Wine Resource Fund
Illinois
Kay Wojcik
Schaumburg
Laura Hunter
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Becky Carroll
Governor’s Budget Office
Wine Council
Governor’s Office
Jonathan Goldman
Illinois Environmental Council
Jack Darin
Illinois Sierra Club
Darin
Senate
Frank Watson
Greenville