WEBVTT 00:03.400 --> 00:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> AMANDA, THANK YOU. 00:04.066 --> 00:10.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> THANK YOU. 00:05.233 --> 00:16.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> AND NOW TO EDDIE AND THE 00:07.400 --> 00:18.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ILLINOIS SENATE LEADERS JOHN 00:10.700 --> 00:21.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CULLERTON AND CHRISTINE RADOGNO. 00:16.466 --> 00:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> PHIL, THERE IS AN EFFORT TO 00:18.833 --> 00:23.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% GET A BUDGET DEAL. 00:21.100 --> 00:25.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% STATE SENATE LEADERS ARE HAVE 00:22.200 --> 00:26.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CRAFTED A SPENDING PROPOSAL THAT 00:23.566 --> 00:29.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% MIGHT END THE 18-MONTH-LONG 00:25.800 --> 00:31.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% STANDOFF. 00:26.166 --> 00:34.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IT CONTAINS SOME REFORM ELEMENTS 00:29.233 --> 00:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% DEMANDED BY GOVERNOR BRUCE 00:31.233 --> 00:37.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% RAUNER AS WELL AS SOME OF THE 00:34.300 --> 00:40.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% REVENUE GENERATION DEMOCRATS 00:36.466 --> 00:40.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% WANT. 00:37.033 --> 00:43.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% A LONG SOUGHT-AFTER COMPROMISE. 00:40.066 --> 00:43.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% HOWEVER THE GOVERNOR SAID THAT 00:40.933 --> 00:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% THE PLAN IS NOT YET, QUOTE, 00:43.066 --> 00:47.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% BAKED. 00:43.400 --> 00:49.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% AND THERE'S NO WORD IF THE 00:46.600 --> 00:51.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% SPEAKER IS ON BOARD. 00:47.966 --> 00:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% JOINING US TO GIVE US THE 00:49.200 --> 00:56.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% INFORMATION ON THIS PLAN IS 00:51.866 --> 01:02.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% ILLINOIS SENATE PRESIDENT JOHN 00:55.600 --> 01:03.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% CULLERTON AND REPUBLICAN SENATE 00:56.800 --> 01:05.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% LEADER CHRISTINE RADOGNO. 01:02.066 --> 01:05.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SO PRESIDENT CULLERTON, WE HEARD 01:03.266 --> 01:08.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% YOU SAY IT'S TIME FOR 01:05.500 --> 01:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% BIPARTISANSHIP. 01:05.966 --> 01:10.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE ACHIEVED 01:08.666 --> 01:11.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% IT. 01:08.933 --> 01:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% HOW DID YOU DO IT? 01:10.633 --> 01:14.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> IT'S EMBARRASSING THAT WE 01:11.766 --> 01:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% DON'T HAVE A BUDGET AFTER TWO 01:14.233 --> 01:18.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% YEARS. 01:14.533 --> 01:20.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I AM SURE SENATOR RADOGNO IS 01:17.633 --> 01:22.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% FEELING THE SAME. 01:18.800 --> 01:24.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WE HAVE BEEN BLAMED, THE ONLY 01:20.200 --> 01:26.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THING WE CAN DO IS TO SEE IF WE 01:22.400 --> 01:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% CAN PASS A COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET 01:24.200 --> 01:28.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BILL WITH REFORMS THAT WE VOTE 01:26.233 --> 01:30.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ON THOSE TYPES OF THINGS ALL THE 01:28.033 --> 01:30.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% TIME. 01:28.333 --> 01:31.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THAT'S WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO DO 01:30.000 --> 01:33.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% NOW. 01:30.266 --> 01:34.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WE HOPE TO PASS THIS NEXT WEEK. 01:31.733 --> 01:36.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IF WE ARE SUCCESSFUL, WE WILL GO 01:33.233 --> 01:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% TO THE HOUSE, WE WOULD HOPE THAT 01:34.700 --> 01:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% THE HOUSE LEADERS WOULD 01:36.700 --> 01:41.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% REPLICATE WHAT WE WOULD HAVE 01:37.700 --> 01:43.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% DONE AND PERHAPS WE CAN GET PAST 01:39.400 --> 01:44.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% THIS IMPASSE. 01:41.466 --> 01:45.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> WELL SENATOR RADOGNO, AS I 01:43.233 --> 01:46.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% MENTIONED IT SEEMS TO HAVE A 01:44.166 --> 01:47.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% LITTLE BIT OF WHAT THE GOVERNOR 01:45.233 --> 01:49.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WANTED AND WHAT THE DEMOCRATS 01:46.500 --> 01:51.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% HAVE WANTED. 01:47.300 --> 01:52.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% THAT'S CALLED COMPROMISE. 01:49.900 --> 01:54.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% WHY HAS IT TAKEN TO THAT POINT 01:51.766 --> 01:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% TO GET THAT? 01:52.733 --> 01:55.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> WELL THAT'S A VERY GOOD 01:54.133 --> 01:57.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% QUESTION. 01:54.500 --> 01:58.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IT SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN TO THIS 01:55.866 --> 02:00.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% POINT BUT ONCE AGAIN WE ARE 01:57.066 --> 02:02.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% FACING A CRISIS. 01:58.300 --> 02:05.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% AS MANY LISTENERS ARE AWARE, THE 02:00.566 --> 02:07.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% STOP-GAP BUDGET THAT WAS PASSED 02:02.666 --> 02:10.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% LAST SPRING EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 02:05.466 --> 02:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% 31 MEANING THERE IS NOW NO MONEY 02:07.333 --> 02:12.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, HUMAN 02:10.033 --> 02:15.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% SERVICES, AND SOME CRITICAL 02:11.600 --> 02:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% STATE FUNCTIONS. 02:12.933 --> 02:20.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SO, WE HAVE THE OPTION NOW OF 02:15.366 --> 02:22.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% ONCE AND FOR ALL DIGGING IN AND 02:17.633 --> 02:24.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% TRYING TO SET THIS PATH, SET THE 02:20.166 --> 02:24.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% STATE BECOME ON A PATH OF 02:22.333 --> 02:27.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR THE LONG 02:24.400 --> 02:27.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% TERM. 02:24.700 --> 02:29.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% NOT JUST CAREEN FROM CRISIS TO 02:27.400 --> 02:32.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% CRISIS. 02:27.733 --> 02:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I THINK THE FRUSTRATION AMONG 02:29.733 --> 02:37.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% RANK AND FILE MEMBERS AND MYSELF 02:32.966 --> 02:37.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% INCLUDED AND SENATE PRESIDENT 02:35.700 --> 02:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% CULLERTON INCLUDED, WE ARE 02:37.366 --> 02:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% FRUSTRATED. 02:37.766 --> 02:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WE BELIEVE THE STATE DESERVES 02:39.400 --> 02:43.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% BETTER THAN THIS. 02:40.566 --> 02:45.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> LET'S LOOK AT SOME OF THE KEY 02:42.333 --> 02:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% COMPONENTS OF THIS PROPOSAL AND 02:43.566 --> 02:49.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% YOU CAN TELL US WHETHER THEY ARE 02:45.100 --> 02:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% STILL IN THERE OR HAVE THEY 02:47.366 --> 02:53.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% CHANGEDED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. 02:49.600 --> 02:55.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% SO, AMONG THE KEY PROVISIONS IN 02:50.966 --> 02:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THE BUDGET ITSELF ARE A PERSONAL 02:53.366 --> 03:00.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% INCOME TAX INCREASE, A PROPERTY 02:55.766 --> 03:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% TAX FREEZE, WHICH THE GOVERNOR 02:57.033 --> 03:05.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% HAS WANTED, A SWEETENED BEVERAGE 03:00.433 --> 03:08.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% TAX SIMILAR TO WHAT HAS RECENTLY 03:03.200 --> 03:10.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN COOK COUNTY, 03:05.733 --> 03:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PENSION REFORM, WHICH IS WHAT 03:08.966 --> 03:15.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% PRESIDENT CULLERTON HAS PUT 03:10.366 --> 03:17.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% FORTH, ALSO, THERE IS A PROPOSAL 03:12.633 --> 03:19.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% TO ADD SIX CASINOS TO THE STATE, 03:15.200 --> 03:21.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% INCLUDING ONE HERE IN CHICAGO, 03:17.000 --> 03:22.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% WORKERS COMPENSATION REFORM, 03:19.000 --> 03:24.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM, 03:21.000 --> 03:25.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% AND SENATE TERM LIMITS WHICH 03:22.666 --> 03:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% HAVE BEEN ENACTED WHICH EFFECTS 03:24.966 --> 03:30.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% REALLY THE LEADERSHIP. 03:25.633 --> 03:31.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SO THE TWO OF YOU NOW CAN ONLY 03:28.500 --> 03:32.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SERVE FOR 10 YEARS IN LEADERSHIP 03:30.733 --> 03:33.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% POSITIONS. 03:31.266 --> 03:36.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% LET'S TALK FIRST ABOUT THAT 03:32.466 --> 03:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PERSONAL INCOME TAX INCREASE. 03:33.966 --> 03:39.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THE PROPOSAL AS HAS BEEN STATED 03:36.766 --> 03:45.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SO FAR IS TO INCREASE IT BY A 03:39.400 --> 03:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% THIRD. 03:39.700 --> 03:49.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% FROM 3.75% TO 4.95%. 03:45.633 --> 03:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% IS THAT STILL PART OF THE PLAN? 03:48.166 --> 03:51.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> THAT'S IN THE BILL AS IT'S 03:49.266 --> 03:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% BEEN INTRODUCED. 03:50.100 --> 03:54.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I WANT TO POINT OUT THAT 03:51.666 --> 03:55.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% DEMOCRATS DON'T LIKE VOTING FOR 03:52.833 --> 03:56.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% TAXES ANY MORE THAN REPUBLICANS 03:54.033 --> 03:59.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% BUT WE RECOGNIZE THAT WE NEED 03:55.333 --> 04:00.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% SOME REVENUE. 03:56.600 --> 04:02.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% WE ALSO ARE OPEN TO OTHER 03:59.000 --> 04:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% REFORMS THAT WE VOTE ON ALL THE 04:00.666 --> 04:04.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% TIME AND THAT'S WHY IT'S IN THE 04:02.266 --> 04:06.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% PACKAGE. 04:02.600 --> 04:07.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SO, NOW, THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF 04:04.600 --> 04:08.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% LOBBYISTS HIRED SINCE WE 04:06.033 --> 04:10.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% INTRODUCED THIS BILL TO TRY TO 04:07.500 --> 04:11.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% WORK AGAINST SOME OF THESE 04:08.833 --> 04:14.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% PROVISIONS SO WE ARE OPEN. 04:10.133 --> 04:15.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% OUR GOAL HERE IS TO MAKE SURE WE 04:11.900 --> 04:17.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO HAVE 04:14.200 --> 04:18.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% REASONABLE CUTS IN OUR BUDGET 04:15.966 --> 04:20.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BUT ALSO A BALANCED BUDGET AFTER 04:17.533 --> 04:22.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% WE DO THAT. 04:18.233 --> 04:26.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WE HAVE A DEFICIT TO OVERCOME IN 04:20.533 --> 04:27.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, BUT WE 04:22.266 --> 04:29.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WANT TO BE ABLE, WHEN WE DO OUR 04:26.200 --> 04:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET IN MAY TO 04:27.833 --> 04:31.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO HAVE A 04:29.033 --> 04:33.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% BALANCED BUDGET. 04:29.966 --> 04:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> THAT PROPOSAL TO INCREASE IT 04:31.600 --> 04:36.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BY A THIRD WILL BRING IN ABOUT 04:33.866 --> 04:38.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% $1.7 BILLION. 04:34.633 --> 04:41.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% THAT'S PROBABLY NOT ENOUGH. 04:36.100 --> 04:42.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% MIGHT IT HAVE TO GO HIGHER? 04:38.733 --> 04:44.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> WE HAVE OTHER PROVISIONS. 04:41.000 --> 04:45.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% PROCUREMENT REFORM SAVES MONEY. 04:42.533 --> 04:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THE BEVERAGE TAX THAT YOU TALKED 04:44.200 --> 04:49.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ABOUT AND LOOP HOLES THAT WE 04:45.600 --> 04:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% CLOSED IN THE TAX CODE. 04:46.600 --> 04:53.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SO THAT BRINGS IN MONEY AS WELL. 04:49.100 --> 04:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> PENSION REFORM AND AGAIN, I 04:50.100 --> 04:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WANT TO STRESS THAT WE ARE OPEN, 04:53.200 --> 04:56.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ASCEND PRESIDENT JUST POINTED 04:54.600 --> 04:58.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% OUT. 04:55.033 --> 05:01.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ONCE YOU PUT SOMETHING THAT'S 04:56.366 --> 05:02.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% REAL, AND THIS IS A REAL 04:58.466 --> 05:04.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% PROPOSAL, THIS IS NOT A 05:01.033 --> 05:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% THEORETICAL WHERE WE ARE 05:02.066 --> 05:07.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% GENERALLY IN FAVOR OF SOME LEVEL 05:04.000 --> 05:09.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% OF INCOME TAX INCREASE. 05:05.766 --> 05:11.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% THIS IS A REAL PROPOSAL. 05:07.700 --> 05:13.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% YOU HAVE PEOPLE COMING OUT OF 05:09.100 --> 05:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% THE WOODWORK TO OPPOSE VARIOUS 05:11.433 --> 05:15.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% PARTS OF IT. 05:13.066 --> 05:18.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% SO, WE ARE AT A VERY TRICKY 05:14.833 --> 05:19.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% POINT RIGHT NOW. 05:15.700 --> 05:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WE WANT TO GET THE VOTES TO PASS 05:18.133 --> 05:23.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% TO KEEP THE FORWARD MOMENTUM. 05:19.400 --> 05:26.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% AND WE ALSO WANT TO BE FLEXIBLE 05:21.066 --> 05:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% AND OPEN SO IF SOMEONE SAYS THIS 05:23.233 --> 05:28.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% PIECE OF IS IT A NONSTARTER, 05:26.300 --> 05:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% GREAT. 05:26.633 --> 05:31.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% WHAT IDEAS DO YOU HAVE THAT WE 05:28.400 --> 05:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% MIGHT REPLACE THAT WITH? 05:29.700 --> 05:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> AND YOU FEEL THAT YOUR 05:31.533 --> 05:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% MEMBERSHIP IS COMING THROUGH? 05:33.500 --> 05:36.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% ARE YOU COMMITTING OR 05:34.633 --> 05:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% GUARANTEEING ANY VOTES ON THIS 05:35.933 --> 05:40.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% PARTICULAR PLAN? 05:36.666 --> 05:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> IT IS CERTAINLY OUR PLAN TO 05:38.400 --> 05:45.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% HAVE VOTES ON THIS PLAN AND I 05:40.266 --> 05:47.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WILL TELL YOU, BOTH OF US MET 05:42.566 --> 05:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% WITH OUR CAUCUSES WHEN WE 05:45.100 --> 05:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% INTRODUCED THE BILLS IN THE LAST 05:47.233 --> 05:51.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUST TO BEGIN 05:49.033 --> 05:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% TO GET THE IDEA OUT THERE. 05:50.466 --> 05:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT 05:51.866 --> 05:59.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% OF ENTHUSIASM TO BE ABLE TO BE 05:54.466 --> 05:59.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% PART OF BREAKING WHAT HAS BEEN A 05:57.800 --> 06:01.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% MISERABLE STATUS QUESTION FOR 05:59.466 --> 06:02.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% THIS STATE. 05:59.933 --> 06:04.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE VERY 06:01.366 --> 06:05.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% TOUGH VOTES ON BOTH SIDES PEOPLE 06:02.700 --> 06:06.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% HAVE TO TAKE. 06:04.500 --> 06:07.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> ABSOLUTELY. 06:05.333 --> 06:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> IS THERE SOME IRONY OR 06:06.633 --> 06:10.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% WHATEVER YOU WANT TO 06:07.666 --> 06:13.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CHARACTERIZE IT, THAT THE INCOME 06:08.800 --> 06:15.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% TAX INCREASE THAT WAS 06:10.633 --> 06:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IMPLEMENTED UNDER PATRICK QUINN, 06:13.000 --> 06:20.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THAT WAS ALLOWED TO SUNSET THAT 06:15.766 --> 06:21.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WAS HEAVILY CRITICIZED BY THE 06:18.666 --> 06:22.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% CURRENT GOVERNOR, IS SOMEHOW 06:20.366 --> 06:24.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% COMING BACK INTO A PLAN? 06:21.533 --> 06:25.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> YOU KNOW WHAT? 06:22.400 --> 06:26.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT WE 06:24.233 --> 06:27.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% AREN'T NEGOTIATING WITH THE 06:25.233 --> 06:30.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% GOVERNOR OR THE HOUSE. 06:26.000 --> 06:32.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% WE ARE GOING TO SEE IF THE 06:27.566 --> 06:35.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% SENATE LEADERS CAN GET TOGETHER 06:30.133 --> 06:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IN A STRUCTURED ROLE CALL TO GET 06:32.533 --> 06:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% ENOUGH VOTES TO PASS A 06:35.833 --> 06:39.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THAT HAS A 06:36.966 --> 06:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% FULLY FUNDED BUDGET. 06:38.066 --> 06:42.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% THAT'S WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON. 06:39.533 --> 06:44.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WHATEVER STEPS NECESSARY TO SEE 06:41.200 --> 06:45.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% IF PEOPLE CAN VOTE, NOT HAVE A 06:42.866 --> 06:49.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% PRESS CONFERENCE BUT HAVE AN 06:44.533 --> 06:50.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ACTUAL VOTE ON REAL LEGISLATION. 06:45.866 --> 06:51.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% THAT'S WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO 06:49.833 --> 06:52.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% ACCOMPLISH. 06:50.233 --> 06:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN PUSHING 06:51.066 --> 06:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BACK ON ANY KIND OF TAX INCREASE 06:52.600 --> 06:56.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% UNLESS THEY GET REFORMS. 06:53.900 --> 06:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% DO YOU THINK THAT THE REFORMS 06:55.033 --> 06:59.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THAT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS 06:56.300 --> 07:02.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% PLAN ARE ENOUGH TO SATISFY 06:58.566 --> 07:03.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% EVERYONE AND GET ANY KIND OF TAX 06:59.900 --> 07:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% INCREASE THAT YOU MIGHT NEED? 07:02.300 --> 07:05.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> ULTIMATELY PEOPLE WILL HAVE 07:03.100 --> 07:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISION ON 07:04.300 --> 07:08.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% THAT BUT I WILL SAY THIS. 07:05.900 --> 07:10.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THE GOVERNOR LAID OUT HIS AGENDA 07:08.033 --> 07:11.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% EARLY ON. 07:08.500 --> 07:13.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WE HAVE HAD WORKING GROUPS OF 07:10.200 --> 07:15.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% RANK AND FILE LEGISLATORS IN 07:11.833 --> 07:16.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% BOTH PARTIES WORKING ON DETAILS 07:13.433 --> 07:18.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% OF THOSE IDEAS, PROPOSALS, FOR 07:15.800 --> 07:20.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% TWO YEARS. 07:16.766 --> 07:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% MOST OF WHAT THE SENATE 07:18.366 --> 07:23.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% PRESIDENT AND I HAVE DONE IS 07:20.000 --> 07:25.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% WORK OFF OF THOSE 07:21.933 --> 07:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% RECOMMENDATIONS TO TRY TO FIGURE 07:23.500 --> 07:28.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% OUT, AGAIN, WHAT CAN WE GET 07:25.766 --> 07:30.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% ENOUGH VOTES ON TO PASS? 07:27.033 --> 07:31.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% BECAUSE REMEMBER, WE HAVE A 07:28.900 --> 07:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATURE AND A 07:30.900 --> 07:35.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR. 07:31.900 --> 07:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% SO, IT'S TRICKY. 07:34.633 --> 07:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> INCLUDED IN THIS AS WE 07:35.733 --> 07:41.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% MENTIONED IS THIS PENSION REFORM 07:36.966 --> 07:44.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PLAN THAT YOU HAVE SUBMITTED. 07:38.433 --> 07:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% CAN YOU GIVE US MORE THAN THE 07:41.500 --> 07:47.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% CLIFFSNOTES VERSION OF THIS? 07:44.233 --> 07:47.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> ABOUT 25% OF OUR WORK FORCE 07:45.700 --> 07:49.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% HAS BEEN HIRED IN THE LAST FIVE 07:47.466 --> 07:51.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% YEARS. 07:47.800 --> 07:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THEY HAVE A MORE LIMITED PENSION 07:49.400 --> 07:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% CALLED A TIER 2 PENSION. 07:51.966 --> 08:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WHAT THIS BILL DOES IS A BETTER 07:55.600 --> 08:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PENSION IF THEY GIVE UP THEIR 07:58.900 --> 08:05.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PENSION, TAKE A LESSER PIER 2 08:02.133 --> 08:08.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% PENSION WE WILL REFUND MONEY 08:03.200 --> 08:10.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THAT THEY ACTUALLY PAID INTO THE 08:05.266 --> 08:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% FUND IN THE STATE AND GIVE THEM 08:08.600 --> 08:14.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% MORE IN THE FUTURE. 08:10.333 --> 08:15.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THEY WILL GET SOMETHING IF THEY 08:11.600 --> 08:19.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% WANT IT TAKE A LESSER PENSION. 08:14.333 --> 08:21.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% THEY DON'T HAVE TO. 08:15.133 --> 08:22.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% AS A RESULT, EITHER WAY THE 08:19.966 --> 08:23.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% STATE WILL SAVE MONEY. 08:21.100 --> 08:24.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% IT'S CONSTITUTIONAL BECAUSE WE 08:22.166 --> 08:27.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% ARE GIVING THEM A CHOICE, THEY 08:23.533 --> 08:27.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ARE GETTING SOMETHING FOR IT. 08:24.700 --> 08:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% THAT'S WHAT'S CALLED 08:27.300 --> 08:29.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% CONSIDERATION. 08:27.733 --> 08:31.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> WHAT IS THE AMOUNT THAT YOU 08:28.500 --> 08:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% ARE SAYING? 08:29.533 --> 08:34.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> THE AMOUNT WE EXPECT TO SAVE 08:31.266 --> 08:36.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% AT THE STATE LEVEL IS ABOUT A 08:32.766 --> 08:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR ONCE 08:34.600 --> 08:39.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% FULLY IMPLEMENTED. 08:36.100 --> 08:40.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% THAT'S THE KIND OF MONEY THAT 08:37.266 --> 08:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% CAN GO BACK INTO EDUCATION AND 08:39.533 --> 08:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SERVICES AND HIGHER EDUCATION. 08:40.766 --> 08:46.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% THAT'S A REASON TO BE FOR IT. 08:43.333 --> 08:47.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> OTHER PROVISIONS IN THE 08:45.000 --> 08:48.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% PENSION PLAN THAT WERE THE 08:46.066 --> 08:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% GOVERNOR'S IDEA THAT WILL 08:47.233 --> 08:53.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% PRODUCE SOME CASH ALMOST 08:48.933 --> 08:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% IMMEDIATELY THAT ARE NOT EVEN 08:50.066 --> 08:56.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SUBJECT TO A, TO ANY KIND OF A 08:53.866 --> 08:59.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% COURT CHALLENGE. 08:54.633 --> 09:00.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THERE'S ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR 08:56.133 --> 09:01.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% PEOPLE TO OPT INTO A VOLUNTARY 08:59.066 --> 09:04.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% 401(K) TYPE PLAN. 09:00.100 --> 09:04.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% AS WELL AS THE ELIMINATION OF 09:01.500 --> 09:06.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PENSION 09:04.200 --> 09:07.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% SYSTEM. 09:04.533 --> 09:10.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> AS I MENTIONED, THE PRESIDENT 09:06.400 --> 09:12.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% OR EXCUSE ME THE GOVERNOR HAS 09:07.966 --> 09:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% ALREADY COMMENTED ON THIS AND I 09:10.633 --> 09:15.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% KNOW THAT YOU SAID THAT YOU HAVE 09:12.400 --> 09:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ONLY BEEN WORKING ON THIS IN THE 09:14.100 --> 09:18.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SENATE, NOT WITH THE GOVERNOR 09:15.166 --> 09:19.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% NOR THE HOUSE. 09:16.166 --> 09:21.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% BUT, HE SAID, AS I QUOTED, THAT 09:18.033 --> 09:23.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% THIS IS NOT YET FULLY BAKED. 09:19.800 --> 09:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THAT IT FALLS NEARLY $5 BILLION 09:21.733 --> 09:27.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SHORT OF WHAT'S NEEDED TO GET, 09:23.566 --> 09:30.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% TO NOT HAVE A DEFICIT BY JUNE. 09:26.333 --> 09:31.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% DOES THAT IMPLY THAT YOU ARE 09:27.633 --> 09:32.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE MUCH MORE, 09:30.600 --> 09:33.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% MANY MORE CHANGES? 09:31.366 --> 09:34.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A 09:32.600 --> 09:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% FISCAL YEAR, SPENDING MORE THAN 09:33.800 --> 09:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% WE HAVE COMING IN. 09:34.966 --> 09:39.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% THIS BILL THAT WE HAVE WILL 09:36.466 --> 09:39.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% REDUCE THAT DEFICIT. 09:37.300 --> 09:41.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% SO THAT'S FOR THIS CURRENT 09:39.233 --> 09:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% FISCAL YEAR. 09:39.900 --> 09:45.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR STARTING 09:41.566 --> 09:46.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% JULY 1, WE EXPECT FOR THIS 09:43.300 --> 09:47.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% PACKAGE TO ALLOW US WITH SOME 09:45.066 --> 09:49.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% REASONABLE CUTS TO STILL HAVE A 09:46.700 --> 09:50.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% BALANCED BUDGET. 09:47.700 --> 09:51.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% WE WILL GO BACK AND LOOK AT 09:49.366 --> 09:53.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% THOSE ASSUMPTIONS THAT THE 09:50.766 --> 09:54.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% GOVERNOR'S OFFICE PUT OUT THERE 09:51.633 --> 09:56.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% TO SEE IF WE AGREE WITH THEM. 09:53.100 --> 09:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% IF WE HAVE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS 09:54.966 --> 09:59.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% TO OUR PROPOSAL, WE WILL DO SO 09:56.533 --> 09:59.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SO THAT WE HAVE THE PRINCIPLE OF 09:58.033 --> 10:01.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% HAVING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR 09:59.366 --> 10:03.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% NEXT YEAR. 09:59.800 --> 10:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WE AREN'T GOING TO GO THROUGH 10:01.100 --> 10:04.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ALL THIS AND NOT HAVE A BALANCED 10:03.000 --> 10:06.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% BUDGET. 10:03.333 --> 10:08.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> THE PROPOSAL TO ADD MORE 10:04.866 --> 10:08.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% CASINOS IN ILLINOIS INCLUDING 10:06.133 --> 10:09.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% HERE IN CHICAGO HAS BEEN FLOATED 10:08.000 --> 10:11.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% BEFORE. 10:08.333 --> 10:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% HOW IS THIS ONE ANY DIFFERENT? 10:09.900 --> 10:15.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> CAN I JUST TALK ABOUT THAT? 10:11.666 --> 10:17.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'M NOT A BIG FUND OF GAMBLING 10:14.233 --> 10:19.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BUT WE HAVE BEEN FUNDING SCHOOLS 10:15.466 --> 10:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% IN INDIANA INSTEAD OF ILLINOIS. 10:17.033 --> 10:21.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% THAT'S WHY WE RELUCTANTLY 10:19.066 --> 10:23.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% ADVANCED THIS. 10:19.566 --> 10:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% THE POINT IS, WE WILL GET 10:21.200 --> 10:26.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% UP-FRONT FEES FOR NEW CASINOS 10:23.566 --> 10:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% PROBABLY CLOSE TO A BILLION 10:24.900 --> 10:28.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% DOLLARS WHICH WILL BE USED TO 10:26.466 --> 10:30.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% PAY DOWN OUR OLD BILLS. 10:27.233 --> 10:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% PART OF OUR PACKAGE HERE, BY THE 10:28.966 --> 10:33.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WAY, IS WE HAVE ALREADY BORROWED 10:30.666 --> 10:35.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% MONEY FROM OUR VENDORS. 10:32.066 --> 10:37.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% WE WOULD LIKE TO BORROW FROM 10:33.533 --> 10:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BANKS AND PAY OUR VENDORS OFF. 10:35.133 --> 10:39.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> WILL THAT BE A ONE TIME $1 10:37.666 --> 10:39.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% BILLION FEE? 10:38.433 --> 10:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 10:39.000 --> 10:43.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% AFTER THAT, WE WILL SEE WHAT 10:39.700 --> 10:44.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% HAPPENS WITH THE NEW REVENUES. 10:40.966 --> 10:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% BUT WE HAVE VIDEO GAMING 10:43.500 --> 10:47.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% MACHINES ALL OVER THE STATE 10:44.566 --> 10:48.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ALMOST AND THAT MAY HAVE CUT 10:45.700 --> 10:49.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% DOWN ON THE AMOUNT OF MONEY, 10:47.200 --> 10:50.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BECAUSE WE ARE ALREADY GETTING 10:48.333 --> 10:52.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% SOME MONEY FROM THEM. 10:49.200 --> 10:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I GUESS THE QUESTION THERE 10:50.800 --> 10:56.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% IS, IS IT WORTH IT TO EXPAND 10:52.433 --> 10:57.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% GAMBLING AND HAVE SIX NEW 10:53.900 --> 10:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% CASINOS JUST FOR A ONE-TIME, $1 10:56.633 --> 11:01.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% BILLION INFUSION OF CASH? 10:57.833 --> 11:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> WELL THERE'S A SMALL AMOUNT 10:59.166 --> 11:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% OF MONEY THAT CONTINUES TO COME 11:01.533 --> 11:05.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% IN. 11:01.800 --> 11:06.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% QUITE FRANKLY VIDEO GYMING HAS 11:03.200 --> 11:09.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE 11:05.533 --> 11:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% CASINO BUSINESS IN THE STATE. 11:06.600 --> 11:12.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% BUT THOSE UP-FRONT LICENSE FEES 11:09.033 --> 11:12.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ARE IMPORTANT IN ORDER TO BE 11:10.266 --> 11:13.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% ABLE TO BEGIN TO PAY DOWN THOSE 11:12.066 --> 11:15.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% BACK BILLS. 11:12.933 --> 11:16.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> LET ME ASK YOU ABOUT 11:13.700 --> 11:17.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SOMETHING ELSE THAT THE GOVERNOR 11:15.066 --> 11:20.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% PROPOSED DURING HIS CAMPAIGN AND 11:16.200 --> 11:21.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% THAT WAS AN EXPANSION OF THE 11:17.900 --> 11:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SALES TAX TO INCLUDE SERVICES ON 11:20.300 --> 11:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% EVERYTHING FROM DOG GROOMING TO 11:21.700 --> 11:26.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% AUTO REPAIRS TO ANY NUMBER OF 11:23.900 --> 11:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% OTHER THINGS. 11:24.833 --> 11:29.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% WHATEVER HAPPENED WITH THAT? 11:26.100 --> 11:30.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> WE ACTUALLY, UM, CONSIDERED 11:28.033 --> 11:32.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% THAT AND WE MAY GO BACK TO IT 11:29.866 --> 11:34.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% YET. 11:30.133 --> 11:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I MEAN IT'S AN INTERESTING IDEA. 11:32.800 --> 11:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% FRANKLY IT'S EASIER SAID THAN 11:34.166 --> 11:38.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% DONE. 11:34.466 --> 11:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% WHEN YOU DECIDE WHICH SERVICES 11:35.933 --> 11:41.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% DO YOU PICK, WHICH DO YOU LEAVE 11:38.333 --> 11:42.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% OFF? 11:38.633 --> 11:44.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% AND THE PUBLIC REACTION TO IT. 11:41.433 --> 11:45.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% POLICYWISE, IT MAKES SENSE. 11:42.400 --> 11:47.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BUT IT IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE. 11:44.133 --> 11:50.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% AND THERE MAY BE, ACCORDING TO 11:45.900 --> 11:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% OUR OWN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, 11:47.200 --> 11:52.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% SOME ISSUES WITH RESPECT TO 11:50.133 --> 11:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% IMPLEMENTING THAT IF YOU START 11:50.966 --> 11:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% BEING VERY PICKY AND CHOOSEY 11:52.500 --> 11:58.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% ABOUT WHICH SERVICES ARE 11:53.900 --> 11:59.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% INCLUDED AND WHICH ARE NOT. 11:55.800 --> 12:02.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> IS THERE ANYWAY TO MAKE SOME 11:58.766 --> 12:05.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SORT OF DETERMINATION OF THAT 11:59.900 --> 12:06.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SORT OF THING TO SAY SERVICES OR 12:02.700 --> 12:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% COMPANIES THAT MAKE A CERTAIN 12:05.066 --> 12:07.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% AMOUNT -- 12:06.166 --> 12:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> IT'S SOMETHING WE LOOKED 12:07.300 --> 12:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% INTO. 12:07.600 --> 12:12.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WE DON'T TAX SERVICES AS MUCH AS 12:09.233 --> 12:12.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% OTHER STATES DO. 12:10.266 --> 12:14.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> HAVE YOU LOOKED AT OTHER 12:12.000 --> 12:15.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% MODELS? 12:12.333 --> 12:17.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> WE HAVE AND IT'S, AGAIN, AS 12:14.200 --> 12:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% CHRIS SAID, IT'S DIFFICULT 12:15.533 --> 12:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% SOMETIMES TO IMPLEMENT THIS. 12:17.733 --> 12:24.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THERE'S AN ARGUMENT, THOUGH, TO 12:19.866 --> 12:25.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ACTUALLY BROADEN THE BASE AND 12:22.200 --> 12:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% EVEN PERHAPS EVEN BE ABLE TO 12:24.333 --> 12:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% LOWER THE TAX RATE WHICH WOULD 12:25.566 --> 12:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% BE SOMETHING THAT WE WILL 12:27.600 --> 12:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% DEFINITELY LOOK AT. 12:28.233 --> 12:32.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% IT'S NOT IN THIS PACKAGE. 12:30.433 --> 12:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% NOT SOMETHING WE CAN PUT 12:31.200 --> 12:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% TOGETHER IN A WEEK. 12:32.233 --> 12:36.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% AS A RESULT IT'S SOMETHING WE 12:33.500 --> 12:38.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% WILL CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT. 12:34.500 --> 12:39.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> THIS PENNY AN OUNCE TAX ON 12:36.433 --> 12:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES, 12:38.366 --> 12:42.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% RECENTLY IMPLEMENTED IN COOK 12:39.900 --> 12:44.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% COUNTY. 12:40.233 --> 12:46.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I KNOW THAT THE LOBBYISTS FOR 12:42.433 --> 12:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THE INDUSTRY HAVE BEEN ALL OVER 12:44.400 --> 12:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% IT HERE AND PROBABLY KNOCKING ON 12:46.900 --> 12:51.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% DOORS IF NOT KNOCKING DOWN DOORS 12:48.766 --> 12:52.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% IN SPRINGFIELD. 12:50.066 --> 12:53.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% DO YOU THINK THAT IT'S GOING IT 12:51.633 --> 12:55.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% MAKE IT -- 12:52.266 --> 12:56.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> WE GOT THIS IDEA FROM THE 12:53.600 --> 12:58.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WORKING GROUPS OF RANK AND FILE 12:55.366 --> 12:59.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% MEMBERS THAT ARE WORKING ON THIS 12:56.700 --> 13:01.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR TWO YEARS. 12:58.500 --> 13:04.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% IT'S OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING THAT 12:59.700 --> 13:06.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% PASSED IN COOK COUNTY, OTHER 13:01.866 --> 13:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% JURISDICTIONS THAT PASSED IT. 13:04.833 --> 13:09.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% IT'S NOT JUST THE REVENUE. 13:06.666 --> 13:11.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% ADVOCATES SAY IT HAS TO DO WITH 13:08.033 --> 13:12.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% HEALTH ISSUES AS WELL. 13:09.766 --> 13:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% SINCE WE INTRODUCED THE BILL, I 13:11.333 --> 13:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% KNOW ONE GOOD THING FOR THE 13:12.666 --> 13:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% ECONOMY IS A BUNCH OF LOBBYISTS 13:14.900 --> 13:19.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% HAVE BEEN HIRED. 13:16.133 --> 13:20.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SO WE WILL SEE IF IT WITHSTANDS. 13:17.933 --> 13:21.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THAT? 13:19.800 --> 13:23.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> HERE'S WHAT I WOULD SAY TO 13:20.966 --> 13:24.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% THOSE FOLKS. 13:21.666 --> 13:25.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% COME UP WITH $560 MILLION TO 13:23.600 --> 13:28.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% REPLACE IT ANNUALLY AND WE WILL 13:24.933 --> 13:29.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% TALK TO YOU. 13:25.733 --> 13:30.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> AND SO $560 MILLION ANNUALLY 13:28.933 --> 13:31.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% -- 13:29.333 --> 13:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> THAT'S WHAT WE EXPECT. 13:30.633 --> 13:35.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> THE OTHER THING THAT'S STILL 13:31.833 --> 13:35.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BEING AWAITED IS THIS OVERHAUL 13:33.500 --> 13:36.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING IN 13:35.033 --> 13:39.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% ILLINOIS. 13:35.400 --> 13:40.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THERE'S BEEN A WORKING GROUP AT 13:36.600 --> 13:42.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% IT FOR QUITE A WHILE NOW SO 13:39.466 --> 13:43.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% FEBRUARY 1 I BELIEVE IS THE 13:40.600 --> 13:44.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% DEADLINE FOR THEIR PROPOSAL. 13:42.066 --> 13:45.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ANY ANTICIPATION OF WHAT THEY 13:43.500 --> 13:46.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% MIGHT OFFER AND AGAIN -- 13:44.766 --> 13:47.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THIS 13:45.933 --> 13:48.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% PACKAGE. 13:46.266 --> 13:52.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> FINANCIAL PART OF IT. 13:47.000 --> 13:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THIS 13:48.566 --> 13:55.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% PACKAGE, THE GOVERNOR HAS A 13:52.333 --> 13:56.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BIPARTISAN, BICAMERA COMMISSION. 13:53.566 --> 13:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% WE HOPE TO HAVE THEIR 13:55.266 --> 14:00.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% LEGISLATION THAT WE ASKED THEM 13:56.400 --> 14:00.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% TO DEVELOP AND HAVE IT SCORED 13:58.233 --> 14:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% AND READY FOR US TO GO ON 14:00.133 --> 14:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% FEBRUARY 1. 14:00.633 --> 14:06.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% WE HAVE A BILL, SENATE BILL 1, 14:03.766 --> 14:09.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WHICH WE WILL HOLD UNTIL THAT 14:05.400 --> 14:10.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% LANGUAGE COMES. 14:06.433 --> 14:13.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% HOPEFULLY WE CAN AGREE ON THEIR 14:09.100 --> 14:15.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% RECOMMENDATIONS AND WE CAN 14:10.700 --> 14:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% BECOME NOT THE WORST MOST UNFAIR 14:13.766 --> 14:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA IN THE 14:15.333 --> 14:20.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% NATION AND HAVE A BIG 14:17.133 --> 14:20.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% IMPROVEMENT, ESPECIALLY HELPING 14:18.500 --> 14:23.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% OUT SOME OF THE POORER SCHOOL 14:20.266 --> 14:23.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% DISTRICTS. 14:20.633 --> 14:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THIS IS SOMETHING WHICH IS VERY 14:23.066 --> 14:26.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% IMPORTANT. 14:23.533 --> 14:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% REPUBLICANS HAVE ALSO AGREED TO 14:25.200 --> 14:30.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% THAT PENSION PARITY SO CHICAGO 14:26.933 --> 14:31.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% SCHOOLS WILL ALSO HAVE THE STATE 14:28.233 --> 14:33.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% PAY SOMETHING TOWARD THEIR 14:30.166 --> 14:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% PENSIONS WHICH WE THINK IS FAIR. 14:31.633 --> 14:36.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WHEN WE PUT THOSE TOGETHER WE'LL 14:33.666 --> 14:38.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% HAVE A BIG IMPROVEMENT IN THE 14:35.266 --> 14:38.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% WAY WE FUND OUR SCHOOLS. 14:36.866 --> 14:40.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% SOMETHING THE GOVERNOR HAS 14:38.133 --> 14:42.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% MENTIONED AS WELL. 14:38.833 --> 14:44.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> AND YOUR MEMBERS ARE ON BOARD 14:40.466 --> 14:46.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% WITH PENSION PARITY? 14:42.700 --> 14:47.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> OUR OBJECTION WAS THAT 14:44.166 --> 14:48.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CHICAGO HAD ACCESS TO MONEY THAT 14:46.433 --> 14:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% OTHERS DIDN'T HAVE. 14:47.200 --> 14:51.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% THIS SCHOOL FUNDING COMMISSION 14:48.366 --> 14:54.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WHICH HAS BEEN MEETING AT LEAST 14:50.100 --> 14:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% TWICE A WEEK AND SPENDING LOTS 14:51.766 --> 14:58.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% AND LOTS OF TIME ON IT IS TRYING 14:54.000 --> 15:01.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% TO GET TO A FARM YOU LA THAT IS 14:57.266 --> 15:01.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% FAIR ACROSS THE BOARD IN WHICH 14:58.833 --> 15:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% CASE THEN PENSION PARITY MAKES 15:01.000 --> 15:04.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% SENSE. 15:01.400 --> 15:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SO, YOU KNOW, IT'S SORT OF ONE 15:03.333 --> 15:07.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% OF THOSE TRADEOFFS. 15:04.466 --> 15:09.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% WE WOULD BE IN FAVOR OF IT 15:05.933 --> 15:11.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% PENDING THE SCHOOL REFORM. 15:07.966 --> 15:12.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> LET ME ASK YOU ABOUT A 15:09.666 --> 15:14.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% PROPOSAL THAT'S CERTAINLY 15:11.700 --> 15:16.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CONTROVERSIAL BUT COULD BRING IN 15:12.866 --> 15:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% QUITE A BIT OF MONEY. 15:14.333 --> 15:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% YOU PROBABLY KNOW WHAT IT IS. 15:16.000 --> 15:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% LEGALIZING MARIJUANA. 15:16.933 --> 15:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% ANY THOUGHTS? 15:17.633 --> 15:22.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> SHOULD HAVE THOSE PEOPLE TALK 15:18.500 --> 15:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% TO THE SODA POP PEOPLE AND MAYBE 15:20.733 --> 15:25.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THEY CAN COME UP WITH A PACKAGE. 15:22.300 --> 15:27.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> THEY MIGHT HAVE QUITE A PARTY 15:23.900 --> 15:29.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% DOWN THERE IN SPRINGFIELD. 15:25.600 --> 15:30.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% HAS THAT ALL BEEN THOUGHT ABOUT 15:27.200 --> 15:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% IN SPRINGFIELD? 15:29.066 --> 15:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> IT HASN'T COME UP RECENTLY. 15:30.400 --> 15:37.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I THINK IT'S A TYPE OF A THING 15:33.000 --> 15:37.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% LONG TERM, WE HAVE JUST PASSED 15:35.933 --> 15:41.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% MARIJUANA USE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE 15:37.233 --> 15:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% REALLY ILL. 15:37.866 --> 15:42.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% AND THAT'S BEING IMPLEMENTED. 15:41.000 --> 15:45.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> BUT NOT QUITE SUSTAINABLE 15:42.000 --> 15:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% BECAUSE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE 15:42.966 --> 15:47.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% THAT ARE REALLY TAKING PART IN 15:45.433 --> 15:49.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% THAT IS VERY SMALL. 15:46.333 --> 15:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I THINK ONE OF THE BIGGEST 15:47.633 --> 15:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ISSUES THAT I PERSONALLY HAVE 15:49.100 --> 15:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% WITH IT IS IT'S IN CONFLICT WITH 15:50.966 --> 15:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% FEDERAL LAW. 15:51.400 --> 15:55.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% SO IT IS MY HOPE THAT THE 15:53.566 --> 15:56.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAKES A 15:54.566 --> 15:57.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% DECISION ON WHERE THEY WANT TO 15:55.866 --> 16:00.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% GO. 15:56.133 --> 16:03.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% AT THAT POINT, THINK IT WILL 15:57.533 --> 16:04.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% PROBABLY END UP BEING A MATTER 16:00.600 --> 16:05.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% OF WHEN, AS OPPOSED TO IF. 16:03.566 --> 16:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> AND YOU WILL CONSIDER IT AT 16:04.500 --> 16:07.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% THAT TIME? 16:05.466 --> 16:08.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> CORRECT. 16:05.933 --> 16:10.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> SO, THE SENATE SEEMS TO BE IN 16:07.666 --> 16:11.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% AGREEMENT HERE. 16:08.200 --> 16:14.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% YOU SEEM TO HAVE SUPPORT AND BE 16:10.833 --> 16:17.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% WORKING TOGETHER. 16:11.566 --> 16:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% ANY WORD FROM THE HOUSE AND 16:14.466 --> 16:18.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SPECIFICALLY SPEAKER MADIGAN? 16:17.300 --> 16:20.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> WE HAVEN'T EVEN TALKED TO THE 16:18.433 --> 16:21.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% HOUSE YET. 16:18.900 --> 16:23.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% WE WANT TO MICK SURE WE CAN DO 16:20.366 --> 16:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% IT OURSELVES. 16:21.400 --> 16:25.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THIS IS HARD ENOUGH TO SEE IF WE 16:23.000 --> 16:26.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% CAN DO IT. 16:23.900 --> 16:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% IF WE DO IT, THIS IS REALLY 16:25.633 --> 16:28.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% IMPORTANT. 16:26.000 --> 16:29.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% PIECES OF LEGISLATION. 16:27.033 --> 16:31.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% PEOPLE WOULD BE VOTING, NOT JUST 16:28.433 --> 16:33.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% HAVING A PRESS CONFERENCE. 16:29.666 --> 16:35.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I WOULD SUGGEST IF THIS PASSES 16:31.733 --> 16:39.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% THIS WOULD BE A PRETTY GOOD IDEA 16:33.033 --> 16:42.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ABOUT WHAT THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION 16:35.300 --> 16:42.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% WOULD BE TO OUR FUNDING CRISIS. 16:39.466 --> 16:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> BUT YOU -- SPEAKER MADIGAN ON 16:42.266 --> 16:46.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% BOARD -- 16:42.700 --> 16:47.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> JUST LIKE THE HOUSE IF THEY 16:44.666 --> 16:49.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% PASSED THE BILL NEEDS THE SENATE 16:46.500 --> 16:49.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% ON BOARD. 16:47.200 --> 16:50.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% BOTH CHAMBERS HAVE TO PASS THE 16:49.266 --> 16:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% BILL. 16:49.566 --> 16:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> THESE WILL BE DIFFICULT VOTES 16:50.700 --> 16:56.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% SO AS I SAID, ONCE WE LAY OUT 16:52.566 --> 16:58.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN THERE, OUR 16:54.666 --> 16:59.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% MEMBERS ARE BEING INUNDATED BY 16:56.900 --> 17:01.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIKE THIS 16:58.133 --> 17:03.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% PIECE OR ANOTHER. 16:59.033 --> 17:04.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% SO, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HERE 17:01.433 --> 17:06.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% TONIGHT TO TALK WITH YOUR 17:03.100 --> 17:09.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% LISTENERS WHO WANT TO SEE THE 17:04.833 --> 17:11.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% STATE MOVE FORWARD, AND 17:06.766 --> 17:13.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ENCOURAGE THEM TO CALL THEIR 17:09.800 --> 17:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% LEGISLATORS AND ENCOURAGE THEM 17:11.566 --> 17:18.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% TO TAKE TOUGH VOTES SO THAT WE 17:13.933 --> 17:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CAN GET OUR STATE BACK ON TRACK. 17:17.400 --> 17:21.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> BUT DO YOU EXPECT DECISIONS 17:18.833 --> 17:22.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% ON THIS BY NEXT WEEK? 17:20.033 --> 17:23.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> WE WILL VOTE ON THIS ON 17:21.300 --> 17:25.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% TUESDAY AND ON WEDNESDAY AND 17:22.433 --> 17:26.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% HOPE TO HAVE THIS PASSED WITH 17:23.733 --> 17:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% THE EXCEPTION OF THE SCHOOL 17:25.166 --> 17:29.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% FUNDING THING WHICH WILL 17:26.066 --> 17:30.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% PROBABLY BE A WEEK LATER. 17:27.233 --> 17:32.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% SO WE NEED TO PASS THIS. 17:29.566 --> 17:33.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% THERE'S A PROBLEM. 17:30.500 --> 17:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ON JANUARY 1, PART OF OUR BUDGET 17:32.900 --> 17:37.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% EXPIRED. 17:33.266 --> 17:38.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% WE HAVE TO PASS SOMETHING IN 17:34.800 --> 17:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% THIS BILL AS A FULLY FUNDED 17:37.033 --> 17:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% BUDGET FOR THE REST OF THIS 17:38.333 --> 17:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% FISCAL YEAR AND IT'S, THE 17:40.566 --> 17:44.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% CLOCK'S RUNNING. 17:41.700 --> 17:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> LET ME ASK YOU ABOUT THE 17:43.666 --> 17:48.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% INCOMING PRESIDENTIAL 17:44.833 --> 17:49.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% ADMINISTRATION AND HOW THAT 17:46.033 --> 17:50.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% MIGHT IMPACT ILLINOIS' FINANCES? 17:48.266 --> 17:52.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? 17:49.366 --> 17:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> WELL I THINK WE ARE ALL 17:50.333 --> 17:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% WAITING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS 17:52.600 --> 17:56.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% THERE. 17:53.133 --> 17:57.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% OBVIOUSLY DRAMATIC CHANGES COULD 17:54.733 --> 17:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% HAVE AN IMPACT. 17:56.000 --> 17:58.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> ESPECIALLY IN MEDICAID 17:57.100 --> 18:00.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% FUNDING. 17:58.233 --> 18:01.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> ABSOLUTELY. 17:58.733 --> 18:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> IF THERE IS SOME SORT OF 18:00.200 --> 18:05.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% FLASHING OF MEDICAID FUNDING HOW 18:01.600 --> 18:06.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% IS THAT GOING TO IMPACT. 18:03.766 --> 18:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> WELL IT CLEARLY WOULDN'T BE 18:05.133 --> 18:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% HELPFUL TO US AND WE WOULD BE 18:06.800 --> 18:14.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% BACK AT THE DRAWING BOARD BUT I 18:09.300 --> 18:18.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% THINK IT'S DIFFICULT TO COMMENT 18:11.600 --> 18:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% UNTIL WE KNOW WHAT IS PROPOSED. 18:14.433 --> 18:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> ARE YOU BRACING FOR ANYTHING 18:18.400 --> 18:20.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% POSITIVE? 18:18.766 --> 18:22.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> I JUST WANT IT MAKE ILLINOIS 18:19.866 --> 18:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% GREAT AGAIN. 18:20.433 --> 18:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> DO YOU HAVE CAPS FOR THAT? 18:22.166 --> 18:26.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> IF WE CAN PASS THIS BILL THAT 18:23.766 --> 18:27.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% WOULD BE A NICE FIRST START. 18:25.200 --> 18:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU 18:26.366 --> 18:30.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% AGAIN SOON AFTER NEXT WEEKEND.