The Democratic-controlled Illinois House is considering several options on how to handle a $37 billion spending proposal with two days left in the General Assembly’s spring session. Democrats advanced a plan late yesterday to raise income and sales taxes by more than $5 billion to deal with a mountainous deficit. Party leaders also said they’re considering other options. Committee hearings are scheduled to consider legislation that will only have substantive language added to it shortly before public airing. The state has been without a budget for two years. Republican Governor Bruce Rauner wants changes to streamline government, boost the business climate and freeze property taxes in exchange for a budget. Democrats say that debate should follow a budget.
