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New Legislation For State To Pay Up On Utility Bills

State of Illinois

State Senator Andy Manar has filed legislation that would allow Illinois to catch up on payments to the city of Springfield's utility.

The budget impasse has left the state with a mountain of debt.  

Manar represents a portion of Springfield. He says the state needs to take responsibility for its bills.  

"We owe them. We should pay them as a state government. The tax payers of Springfield shouldn't bear the burden of paying the state's bills for electricity,” Manar said.

The state of Illinois already owes the city about $6 million dollars for electricity from last year.  

Power bills for state offices in Springfield adds up to more than $1.5 million a month. 

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