Wednesday, 06 March 2013 17:26
Gov. Quinn cuts state boards by executive order
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn says he's going to issue an executive order later this week to eliminate or consolidate 75 state boards and commissions that are redundant.
He made the announcement Wednesday during his annual budget address. He says the elimination will increase efficiency.
Quinn did not detail which the boards and commissions would be eliminated. His spokeswoman later said the list of the 75 would come when Quinn issues the order.
Quinn delivered a budget address that called on lawmakers to reform the pension system. He says the nearly $100 billion in unfunded liability squeezes out funding in other parts of the budget, like education and that's why he had to propose cuts.
His budget calls for roughly $400 million in cuts to education.
He made the announcement Wednesday during his annual budget address. He says the elimination will increase efficiency.
Quinn did not detail which the boards and commissions would be eliminated. His spokeswoman later said the list of the 75 would come when Quinn issues the order.
Quinn delivered a budget address that called on lawmakers to reform the pension system. He says the nearly $100 billion in unfunded liability squeezes out funding in other parts of the budget, like education and that's why he had to propose cuts.
His budget calls for roughly $400 million in cuts to education.
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