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Last week's budget compromise between the governor and Illinois General Assembly "is a very important step in the right direction." That's according to Governor Bruce Rauner who stopped in Moline Tuesday to shake hands with local residents and talk about the partial year, stop-gap plan.
He says the state will spend much less than democrats wanted, and "that's a big deal." And the compromise doesn't just bail out Chicago schools.
As for revenue, Rauner says a tax increase is possible.
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I'm willing to consider raising the state income tax, but only if other reforms are included.
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The governor says democratic leaders, or as he now calls them "the super majority," also agreed to consider pension reform later this year.