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Listen To State Week - May 16, 2014

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Bob Meyer

Published May 16, 2014 at 2:24 PM CDT

Brian Mackey

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

This week the Illinois House passed a spending bill that surpasses projected state revenues, leading to more debate over allowing the temporary income tax to expire. Also, judicial action has put the state's pension overhaul on hold.

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Bob Meyer

Bob Meyer was production coordinator at NPR Illinois, and also served as an on-air host. Bob worked at the station February of 2000 through February 2021.

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