SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers remain deeply divided after the second day of a special session aimed at approving a state budget.
The Democrat-controlled House and Senate met briefly Thursday. The House later held a hearing on changes to workers’ compensation laws, though Republicans called it a “stall tactic.”
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to reduce workers’ compensation costs for employers and other pro-business changes as part of a budget deal. Democrats say his changes would hurt workers.
Rauner called the special session to force a deal before July 1. Otherwise, Illinois will enter its third year without a budget.
Senate Democrats are pushing a $37.3 billion plan that includes cuts and an income tax increase.
Republicans want a plan that includes Rauner’s changes along with an income tax increase.
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