Rauner’s Priorities Differ On Obama Library, Amazon
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says the state may be too broke to help the Obama presidential library but not to lure Amazon’s headquarters.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says the state may be too broke to help the Obama presidential library but not to lure Amazon’s headquarters.
When Amazon announces the location of its second headquarters, Illinois will likely be immersed in a heated gubernatorial campaign.
The Democratic candidates want local leaders to think hard about what tax breaks to offer, but that’s where the agreement ends.
Rauner’s decision prompted a backlash from conservatives, with the House Republican floor leader renouncing his support for the governor.
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin said Illinois shouldn’t make some of the same concessions Wisconsin made to lure Foxconn.
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin said Illinois shouldn’t make some of the same concessions Wisconsin made to lure Foxconn.