SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers set aside billions of dollars Friday to pay debts and pension costs, despite Republicans' arguments that it makes little sense to pass part of the state budget without a plan for the rest.
While legislators concentrated on the next budget, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn took steps toward cutting the current one. His office ordered agencies to give him information on the impact of cutting annual spending by 1 percent, or roughly $250 million, even though the budget year is almost over.
"We may want to turn the spigot off," Quinn budget director David Vaught told The Associated Press.
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