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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2002
Page
3
The police chief of East St. Louis rejects a plan to merge the police department with nearby squads to save more than 1 million dollars. City councilman Charles Powell proposed the idea as a budget-cut measure to be sent to a state oversight panel by November 1.
Governor Ryan faces Medicaid pressure as Illinois reports faster spending and more bills paid from the prior year. Officials cite a 6 percent cut to providers, while hospital leaders urge protecting Medicaid and seek more federal funds. Democrats Blagojevich and Ryan push drug cost relief and broader coverage.
Gov. George Ryan warns the next Illinois governor will confront a possible $2 billion shortfall as the 2004 budget is crafted. He urges openness to tax increases despite candidates pledging no income tax hikes, noting historical tax rises after taking office. Forecasters say Medicaid costs, worker insurance, pensions, lawsuits, and early retirement push the gap toward $2 billion next year.
Both gubernatorial candidates in Illinois said they would consider placing the Anna veterans home under state control. Republican Jim Ryan suggested evicting the private operator Tutera Investments Inc. if needed, while Democrat Rod Blagojevich pressed for oversight and state operation to raise standards. Tutera’s Scott Gulledge defended efficiency and care, citing the state’s Lincoln Developmental Center closure.
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