Illinois raises pay for judges governors and cabinet
Illinois legislators and officials will receive pay raises after a compensation review board recommended modest increases and lawmakers reversed earlier rejections. The day after a razzle dazzle session, critics call the move self serving while supporters praise cabinet boosts and caution constitutional challenges may follow.
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Illinois approves pay raises for governor and officials
The Illinois Senate and House vote to approve substantial pay raises for the governor and statewide officials, despite objections that the increases are excessive and unaffordable. The timing matters as raises cannot take effect until 1987, and outgoing lawmakers would have faced no raises if rejected.
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Buzbee bids farewell to his colleagues in Illinois Senate
Sen Kenneth Buzbee delivered an emotional final address to the Illinois Senate praising the body and urging colleagues to endure pressures. A resolution honored his 12 year career for championing Southern Illinois causes, education growth, coal and timber industries, and prudent tax spending.
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