Taxes & Spending share to Facebook share to twitter Like Us on Facebook 0 comment Recapping reactions to Rauner’s third Illinois Budget Address Kevin HoffmanReboot Illinois Feb 15, 2017 A Reboot Original As he has done since taking office three years ago, Gov. Bruce Rauner focused heavily on job creation and economic growth during his third Budget Address, while also urging lawmakers to work together and pass the closest thing to a full-year budget the state has seen in more than two years: the Senate’s “grand bargain’ package. Rauner’s budget speech Wednesday afternoon marked the first time the Republican publicly has detailed what pieces of the package he supports and opposes. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Rauner’s address was his call for a permanent property tax freeze in exchange for raising income tax… Recapping reactions to Rauner’s third Illinois Budget Address was last modified: February 15th, 2017 by Kevin Hoffman No subscription? You’re missing out.Join us. There has never been a more critical time to Reboot Illinois...Subscribe now share to facebook share to twitter like Us on facebook comment tags: bruce rauner Illinois Budget Address Illinois budget fiscal year 2018 Kevin Hoffman Reboot Illinois Kevin Hoffman is a staff writer and editorial assistant for Reboot Illinois. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism, political science and a minor in international studies. Kevin lives in Chicago and is an avid -- and re... × Comments Be the first to respond to this quote. Add a Comment orSee all comments on this article commt × Comments Cancel reply Cancel Hold On! You need to be logged in touse that feature! Login/Create Account Nevermind