What To Look For in Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Bruce Rauner
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to reporters in Springfield on Nov. 16, 2016. Seth Perlman / Associated Press
Bruce Rauner
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to reporters in Springfield on Nov. 16, 2016. Seth Perlman / Associated Press

What To Look For in Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

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Governor Bruce Rauner delivers his third budget address Wednesday in Springfield. Rauner and legislators have not agreed on a budget since he’s been in office, based on his pledge that he wouldn’t sign an unbalanced budget. But as Senate leaders try to hash out a compromise, Rauner hasn’t been at the table. WBEZ Statehouse reporter Tony Arnold has some background on main points of contention, and what we can expect to hear Wednesday afternoon.