Does Governor Rauner have the power to create right-to-work zones?

Does Governor Rauner have the power to create right-to-work zones?

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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner wants what he’s calling “empowerment zones” across the state where workers could opt out of joining unions. But does he have the power to make them a reality? That’s the question posed in a report from the Better Government Association. BGA Director of Programming, Bob Reed, joins us in studio.