Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
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Recent News About Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
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Rauner's abortion decision betrays his liberal leanings, group says
Gov. Bruce Rauner has proven himself a liberal in GOP's clothing, according to Pat Hughes, co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project suggested in a statement recently.
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Chief of Staff Rasmussen quits Rauner Administration
Kristina Rasmussen has resigned from her post as Governor Bruce Rauner's Chief of Staff, one week after Rauner signed a bill to force Illinois taxpayers to fund abortions.
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Attorney general hopeful Harold opposed abortion measure
Erika Harold disagreed with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to sign a controversial bill that will allow Illinoisans to use Medicaid and state insurance for abortions for any reason, but she has not joined party members who have decided not to back Rauner's re-election bid.
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Illinois sees hint of hope as unpaid vendor debt dips slightly
Illinois' unpaid vendor debt fell slightly as the fall season got underway, according to the state comptroller's website.
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Rauner could get his wish if high court ends forced union payments
Gov. Bruce Rauner is looking forward to the U.S. Supreme Court taking up Janus v. AFSCME next year in the hope of ending forced union payments by employees who do not wish to be part of a union, according to a press release.
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Economists: Rauner's $50 million state subsidy will drive up cost of child care in Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner's $50 million expansion of state child care subsides will raise prices for Illinois residents who don't receive it, one economist says.
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Catholic group demands Rauner resignation after 'betrayal' on abortion
A Catholic non-profit advocacy group is calling for Gov. Bruce Rauner to resign after his signing of a bill that expands taxpayer-funded insurance coverage for abortions in Illinois.
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Rauner applauds high court decision to hear non-union dues case
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a teacher and other public employee pay case could move the country closer to ending forced labor dues payment, Gov. Bruce Rauner said in a press release recently.
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Rauner, Sanguinetti urge Illinois to step up to help hurricane victims
Illinoisans who want to assist those struggling in the wake of recent hurricanes are being urged to donate money or time to trusted voluntary, faith- and community-based charitable organizations, Illinois' governor and lieutenant governor said in a press release recently.
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Rauner goes back on word, signs landmark abortion expansion measure
Going back on an earlier vow, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation on Thursday that expands abortion funding through taxpayer dollars, making him America’s first governor to do so.
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Anti-abortion side's hopes for amendatory veto of House Bill 40 appear doomed
Gov. Bruce Rauner is reportedly planning to sign controversial abortion funding expansion into law despite efforts by anti-abortionists to find a middle ground on the legislation, House Bill 40.
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Source: Rauner to sign HB 40, become first governor in U.S. to require taxpayers to fund abortion
Governor Bruce Rauner will sign House Bill 40, mandating state taxpayer funding of abortion, sources tell Prairie State Wire.
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Super-lobbyist Kimme touts state insurance director for Rauner Chief of Staff role
Governor Bruce Rauner is looking for a new chief of staff-- and Illinois super-lobbyist Nancy Kimme has a replacement in mind. Sources close to the situation say Jennifer Hammer, 35, currently director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, has emerged as Kimme's top choice.
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Republicans warn Rauner: Signing abortion funding expansion could be your ticket out
Gov. Bruce Rauner is at risk of alienating not only every Republican in the Legislature but now the entire Republican Congressional Delegation if he signs HB40, the bill that would expand public funding of abortion in Illinois.
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Lobbyist Kimme hits jackpot, helps reel in lucrative Illinois Lottery contract
The Illinois Lottery will now be managed by a private firm represented by super lobbyist and deal-maker Nancy Kimme and a group of former top staffers from the Rauner Administration working with Kimme, according to a press release.
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Rauer signs measure drawing starker line on asset seizure
Illinois will need more proof before it can seize citizen's property under a bill turned into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner recently, according to a press release.
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Illinoisans given new opportunity to receive high school diploma
An Illinois adult's path to a high school diploma got smoother on Friday, according to a press release.
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Illinoisans gain more protection from asset forfeiture
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed bipartisan legislation to reform civil asset forfeiture in Illinois and ensure that the law enforcement tool is used correctly and prudently, according to a press release.
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Rauner works to solidify opportunities in Asia and with Amazon
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been working to bring new jobs to Illinois through an international trade mission and efforts to bring the highly contested new Amazon headquarters to Chicago, according to a recent press release.
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Rauner promotes Illinois-China ties on international trip
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently talked with Chinese officials about increasing trade, investment and economic cooperation during his first international trade trip.