Illinois lawmakers vow spending cuts to fix debt and rebuild trust
State senators and representatives from Illinois call for strict spending limits and no new programs to pay existing bills. They argue for job creation, business friendly reforms, and deep cuts, warning recovery may take years and require tough choices between essential services and wasteful incentives.
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Illinois pay politics favors clout over fair process
An Associated Press analysis of state records shows state vendors backed by lawmakers or officials often receive expedited payments while the rules for hardship payments are inconsistently applied. Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka acknowledges the system is unfair and notes that payment decisions depend on what a legislator or agency director reports, with several cases where advocacy led to quick funding for nonprofits and small businesses.
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