May 19, 2015 - Springfield News with Amanda Vinicky
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Amanda Vinicky talks about the end of the legislative session and what could be done.
The May 31 deadline for state lawmakers to approve a budget and solve a $6 billion shortfall is quickly approaching. We talk with Chicago Tonight Springfield reporter Amanda Vinicky about what tax hikes and other revenue generators are on the table, what services could be on the chopping block, whether lawmakers will be able to pass a budget before the end of the month, and more.
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May 19, 2015 - Springfield News with Amanda Vinicky
Clip: 5/18/2015 | 5m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
The May 31 deadline for state lawmakers to approve a budget and solve a $6 billion shortfall is quickly approaching. We talk with Chicago Tonight Springfield reporter Amanda Vinicky about what tax hikes and other revenue generators are on the table, what services could be on the chopping block, whether lawmakers will be able to pass a budget before the end of the month, and more.
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