Illinois House weighs 9.4 million Christmas pay raises
The Illinois House moved to approve a broad pay raise package for state officials with a yearly cost now estimated at 9.4 million dollars. The plan adds over 70 cabinet directors and other appointees, cuts governor salary, and raises judges and elected officials, despite veto from Gov. Walker and urging from Gov.-elect Thompson to oppose increases.
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Higher education pay raises clear a legislative hurdle
The Senate restored 700 000 in private college grants and approved funds for community colleges. House action on a 4 percent pay raise for campus employees was due by December 17 to override Gov. Walker vetoes. The session aimed to save about 40 million in vetoed funds, with tax concerns echoed by Republicans.
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Veto upheld on public TV funds for SIU Edwardsville
Illinois House sustained Gov. Daniel Walker's veto of about 1.5 million dollars in bond funds for a public television station at SIU Edwardsville. Supporters failed to override with 59 votes of 107. Rep. Sam Wolf argued residents west of the river are underserved. opponents cited insufficient funds. Previous efforts to fund Edwardsville and Western Illinois University stations have stalled.
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