Grassroots Collaborative Statement on Illinois Budget Override of Gov. Rauner’s Veto

Finally.

Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017.  Today, the Illinois House joined the Senate in overriding Governor Rauner’s veto of the state budget giving the state its first budget in years. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative.

“Finally, state legislators have pushed aside Rauner’s obstructionism to pass a state budget. Community residents have been fighting for years for a fully funded budget and are clear that this is not…