Republican Governor Bruce Rauner has given credit to the Illinois state senate’s top Democrat for trying to negotiate with him during the budget impasse.
On Thursday, that relationship hit a speed bump.
Senate President John Cullerton has offered bills that approach some of Governor Rauner’s priorities - like freezing property taxes.
Republicans say the proposals need to include anti-union policies.
Thursday - Cullerton was more forceful against Rauner - saying the governor should stop holding the budget hostage.
"The governor spent his time in office prioritizing a corporate agenda that will satisfy his corporate friends," Cullerton said.
Cullerton wants Rauner to introduce a new spending plan for the next 11 months.
The governor’s office issued a statement before Cullerton was even done talking with reporters - accusing the Chicago Democrat of wanting to raise taxes.
Cullerton denies that.