Illinois Comptroller Republican Leslie Munger says the state is getting further behind in paying its bills because the governor and lawmakers have not agreed on a budget.
Munger criticized the reliance on court orders to mandate the state pay for certain services - like health care for low income people and foster care.
Governor Bruce Rauner won election on a campaign of lower income taxes - which has meant less money for the services the state’s still providing.
Munger will be addressing the issue at a news conference in Rockford Thursday morning.
Illinois’ comptroller says the state’s backlog of bills could more than double by the end of the year - to more than $8 billion.
Republican Leslie Munger says the state is getting further behind in paying its bills because the governor and lawmakers have not agreed on a budget.
Munger criticized the reliance on court orders to mandate the state pay for certain services - like health care for low income people and foster care.
Governor Bruce Rauner won election on a campaign of lower income taxes - which has meant less money for the services the state’s still providing.
Munger will be addressing the issue at a news conference in Rockford Thursday morning.