Tonight, I read about how Illinois still does not have a budget. Not only that, but the legislature won't discuss the budget again until July 14. Apparently, this day was chosen after surveying the representatives to determine when they would be available.
Without a budget, I have no job. I'm sure something will be worked out by the middle of August, but I would really like to know now if we'll be receiving enough funding to pay me a full-time salary. There are other people who really depend on having a budget. So what really irks me is the two-week gap between now and the next budget meeting because too many representatives are too busy.
Elected officials need to make the time to do their job. So what if heated budget discussions, which happen every year at the same time, interfere with family vacation plans? They should have thought about that before running for the state legislature.
Grrr.
1 comment:
On the plus side, the hearing is on my birthday so they HAVE to pass the budget!
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