GOP slams Cullerton for 'affront to democracy' over school funding

GOP members meet with governor
School Funding Special Session Keeps Legislators & Gov. At Odds
Author

29 July, 2017

Another day of special session for lawmakers ended quickly. The longer they wait to deliver the bill to the governor, the closer schools get to opening day. Gov. Bruce Rauner (R-IL) hoped by calling the session, the senate would send him an education funding bill, which was passed two months ago, to his desk.

We've been reaching out to local school districts in Southwest Illinois.

Now, Rauner is threatening to veto a bipartisan education funding reform measure created to ensure all IL students have access to a high-quality education.

This school budget issue has a trickle down effect, as well.

Along with the excitement that a new school year brings, there's a lot of concern about money. "Right now there's no assurance any money is going to be coming". We need to start investing in our state's next generation and stop pitting parts of this great state against the other! "Allow me to clarify: The governor has set July 31 as the drop-dead deadline for lawmakers to send him Senate Bill 1, the education funding bill".

Democrats for almost two months have held off on sending an evidence-based school funding bill to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner because he's pledged-through an amendatory veto-to strip money for Chicago Public Schools that he has declared a "bailout".

"He's willing to hold the bill then, then let's have a negotiation".

Senate President John Cullerton has not yet delivered SB1 to the governor.

"President Cullerton: Turn in your homework". "We're all here. There is no excuse for us not to be working on that bill". "Gov. Rauner is focused on making sure schools open on time and that school funding is fair to both suburban and Chicago schools".

He's called Madigan "cold-blooded" and a "tyrant" who's taking money from schools outside Chicago.


More news


  • YPG announces death of former US Marine in Raqqa

    YPG announces death of former US Marine in Raqqa

    They said the YPG is paying to transport Taylor's body back to the United States . "He loved democracy", the father said. ". Taylor Sr. received sporadic updates from his son about his travels in Europe until he heard nothing for several weeks.
    With BAT Off the Table, Retailers Ready to Advocate for Tax Reform

    With BAT Off the Table, Retailers Ready to Advocate for Tax Reform

    There's not a complete consensus on how best to do healthcare reform. "The last thing I'm going to do is negotiate tax reform in public".
    British baby Charlie Gard dies, was centre of legal battle

    British baby Charlie Gard dies, was centre of legal battle

    The doctor also had a financial interest in some of the compounds he wanted to prescribe for Charlie, according to the hospital. The hospital argued there were too many obstacles including the unwillingness of any care provider to accompany Charlie.
  • Putin cements Russia's presence in Syria

    Putin cements Russia's presence in Syria

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing for Russia to keep its air base in Syria for another 49 years. The protocol provides for the expiry of its initial 49-year term to be extended automatically by 25 years.
    'Incredible shrinking airline seat' gets US court rebuke

    'Incredible shrinking airline seat' gets US court rebuke

    The court said the agency must review, for a second time, a rulemaking petition from the group Flyers Rights submitted on August 26, 2015.
    Pence on Trump's Tweets, Repealing and Replacing ObamaCare

    Pence on Trump's Tweets, Repealing and Replacing ObamaCare

    Sessions told both Fox and the Associated Press on Thursday that he acknowledged the president could fire him at any time. Ben Sasse (R-Neb) said Trump can just "forget about it".
  • Jordan says Israel holy site move 'step towards calm'

    Palestinians were quick to celebrate the removal of the security measures from the entrance of the mosque in Jerusalem. The secretary-general said he is "particularly concerned about the potential risk of escalating violence".
    Neymar Storms Out Of Barca Training Amid Transfer Talk

    Neymar Storms Out Of Barca Training Amid Transfer Talk

    Footage captured by Splash News shows the Brazilian forward becoming involved in an angry dispute with his Portuguese colleague. Their preference is for not paying Neymar's £195m buy-out clause even if it means they end up paying more for the player.
    Twins' mom dies days after their birth, father is killed

    Twins' mom dies days after their birth, father is killed

    The young mother's tragic death comes weeks after the children's father was fatally shot, as reported by WPTV . His girlfriend died days later from complications from giving birth to their twins, Jevaughn Junior and Lailah.
  • In Latest Launch, North Korean Missile May Have Landed Near Japan

    In Latest Launch, North Korean Missile May Have Landed Near Japan

    The anniversary had led to increased concerns the regime planned another test to fire another intercontinental ballistic missile. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe said the missile may have landed within Japan's maritime exclusive economic zone.
    The Dark Tower teases connections to other Stephen King stories

    The Dark Tower teases connections to other Stephen King stories

    Another preview has also been released, featuring plenty of brief glimpses at King references hidden within The Dark Tower movie. There's references to " Cujo ", " The Shining ", "IT", " Misery ", " The Stand " and " Christine " contained within.
    North Korea aims its hacking at stealing foreign currency, not espionage

    North Korea aims its hacking at stealing foreign currency, not espionage

    Internet security experts also said they were able to trace the attempted hacking of Polish banks to hackers in North Korea. The report said some of the content has not been proven fully and is not an official view of the government.