Team Rauner News April 14, 2017

This week Gov. Rauner took to the road to visit Illinoisans across the state – in person – pushing for a balanced budget with real reforms. Here are a few highlights from his trip.
 
Happy Easter weekend!
 
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GOV. RAUNER TOURS STATE TO PUSH FOR BALANCED BUDGET, REFORM
 
Watch Recap Video Here.

THE GOVERNOR MADE STOPS IN 11 CITIES ACROSS THE STATE
 
ROBINSON: “There’s no reason, no excuse, for us not to have a balanced budget” – Gov. Rauner

QUINCY: Rauner touts jobs, opposes tax hikes during Quincy visit

Gov. Rauner said it’s time to “stop the duct tape solutions” and fix what’s broken in Illinois.

QUAD CITIES: “This is about whether we are going to be on the track of prosperity with outstanding economic opportunity for everybody and a great education system for everybody so our children have a better future in Illinois.” – Gov. Rauner

SPRINGFIELD: “We’re talking about all the important changes we’re making in Illinois to make a strong and proud, prosperous and a better future for our children and grandchildren.” – Gov. Rauner

Watch video here.

CHAMPAIGN: Rauner called for an end to gerrymandering of political districts, the enactment of term limits, the reduction of red tape for businesses and the reduction of property taxes.

CHICAGO: A renewed push to end the stopgap fixes and create longterm change for Illinois. Watch Recap Video Here.

METRO EAST: Rauner called for restoring power to the people of Illinois, for job growth, better schools, and lower tax

MARION: “I work for you. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, I work for you.”

PEORIA: Rauner told his constituents [in Peoria] he’s trying to change Illinois’ broken system.

BLOOMINGDALE: Gov. Rauner travels the state pushing for balanced budget and reforms

ROCKFORD: We need a truly balanced budget with reforms that protect taxpayers and grow jobs.