The Mike Bertelsen Project

Governor Blagojevich has decided to call state legislators back in session for July 9th and 10th. The topic will be the out-of-balance budget. The new state fiscal year began on July 1st, and no new budget. Governor Blagojevich is calling on lawmakers to pass a $600 million construction revenue plan and to allow "fund sweeps", the term used so that accounts with cash can be used for the general fund. There is about $3 billion out there. The state senate has already passed the revenue measures. The Governor has said the House leadership was stalling.

According to House Speaker Mike Madigan's office, support most likely will be luke warm at best, just like in May. Madigan has ruled out tax increases.

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