One week after a legislative victory over House Speaker Michael Madigan and one day after the state's comptroller said the budget impasse could lead to a deficit of $12 billion, Gov. Bruce Rauner faced the media.

 

Has the governor softened his stance on some of his agenda items, given that the state's fiscal picture is growing worse and there's no budget agreement in sight? And what is the governor's message to Democrats who aren't scheduled to be back in session for weeks?

 

The message from the conservative governor to the General Assembly: “I will raise taxes, but you’re going to have to agree to some of the pro-business reforms I want.”

 

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