GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER SAYS MANY STATE AGENCIES ARE ON THE VERGE OF CRISIS WITHOUT A BUDGET IN PLACE.

THE GOVERNOR IS REITERATING HIS CALL FOR PASSAGE OF EDUCATION FUNDING AND A SHORT TERM OPERATIONS BUDGET. FAILING TO DO THAT WILL HAVE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES SAYS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RANDY BLANKENHORN.

GOVERNOR RAUNER SAYS THERE WILL BE DIRE CONSEQUENCES IF A STOPGAP BUDGET ISN’T APPROVED BY LAWMAKERS THIS MONTH. HE SAYS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF THE FUNDING.

THE GOVERNOR IS ALSO URGING LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE EDUCATION FUNDING FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.