SPRINGFIELD – Without the help of Republican House members, Governor Rauner's veto of a 32% tax hike would have prevailed and leverage for reforms would have remained intact. But Republicans Steve Andersson, David Harris and others sabotaged the effort.
After the vote, House Speaker Mike Madigan crossed the aisle to shake the hands of those that put politics ahead of true reform. Illinois Policy Institute caught it all on video:
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