Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner received a mixed reception Monday during a southern Illinois stop meant to build public support for his legislative agenda.
Union protesters jeered the Republican at a Belleville farm market. It was Rauner’s last rally before the General Assembly returns to pass a budget for the fiscal year beginning next month.
Rauner reiterated his call for legislators to endorse several pro-business reforms he says are critical for the state's future before he will consider a spending plan approved by Democrats.
The budget passed by the Democratic legislators includes a revenue shortfall of at least $3 billion, which Democrats want to plug with tax increases.
The Illinois General Assembly returns today to continue budget negotiations. It is the second week of the legislative special session.
