Illinois Lawmakers Panel, Part 1: State Budgeting Issues
Clip: 4/27/2021 | 9m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
State lawmakers are grappling with some big issues this spring session.
State lawmakers are grappling with some big issues this spring session, including what the next budget will look like in the wake of the pandemic and a growing pension deficit. Joining us to talk about that and more are state Sens. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Elgie Sims (D-Chicago); and state Reps. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and Will Davis (D-East Hazel Crest).
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Illinois Lawmakers Panel, Part 1: State Budgeting Issues
Clip: 4/27/2021 | 9m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
State lawmakers are grappling with some big issues this spring session, including what the next budget will look like in the wake of the pandemic and a growing pension deficit. Joining us to talk about that and more are state Sens. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Elgie Sims (D-Chicago); and state Reps. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and Will Davis (D-East Hazel Crest).
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