With less than a month left in their spring session, Illinois lawmakers continue to work on a state budget with concerns about economic uncertainty from the federal government. While a fiscal plan may be the highest priority, legislators are also looking at issues including higher education, energy generation, and Tier 2 pensions. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.
GUESTS:
Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Senate Majority Leader (D), Westchester
Sen. Steve McClure, Assistant Republican Leader (R), Springfield
Rep. Jay Hoffman, Assistant Majority Leader (D), Swansea
Rep. Ryan Spain, Deputy Republican Leader (R), Peoria
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois
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