Local lawmakers are praising Governor Bruce Rauner's budget proposal from this week but say there's still a long way to go.
State Senator Chapin Rose was pleased the Governor proposed a balanced budget with a surplus, a term Illinoisans haven't heard in a long time.
Senate minority leader, Bill Brady credits the Governor for his tough decisions and putting forward a plan for a balanced budget.
One of the Governor's proposals is drawing the ire of several Illinois lawmakers but Sen. Rose reminds Democrats who oppose this measure, this was Speaker Madigan's idea just a few short years ago.
Sen. Brady is on board with the Governor's ideas to grow the economy. He hopes things can get done in a bipartisan way.
Sen. Rose is hopeful the election does not get in the way of passing a budget but is very mindful a short-term budget could be discussed as the primary and general election nears.
