Democrats push through budget measures
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Democrats are pushing through a state budget proposal.
Three measures passed Wednesday on partisan votes. Republicans complained the plan spends too much and uses tricks to stay within expected revenue of about $34 billion.
They say Democrats are rushing a plan to get a jump on the House in setting the budget agenda.
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