Part 2 of Illinois Review's interview with Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont)
IR: You've mentioned that half of the 15,000 cell phones the state owns are an example of "low-hanging fruit" that could be cut from the budget. There are other, smaller budget items that you've proposed eliminating include the Illinois Arts Commission, headed by Speaker Madigan's wife. Another is the City College Board, as well as the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. Could you explain your thoughts on these specific cuts?
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IR: Other states have been forced to address the public sector employees' union contracts as part of balancing their budgets. Will Illinois be forced to do the same?
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IR: Perhaps it's not Republicans pushing the issue of re-negotiating union contracts as much as it is the budget itself pushing the issue?
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IR: In the past, the Republicans have been criticized for just "saying no" to Democrats' proposals. Because you've presented some budget ideas this year, does that obligate you to cooperate with the Democrats if they fold in some of the GOP Caucus' budget ideas?
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IR: Could you explain your support for the Amazon internet tax collection bill?
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IR: What will your position be if Senator Cullerton does attempt to repeal the legalization of video gambling?
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IR: And your thoughts about what lies ahead for Illinois' budget process?
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Part 1 of Illinois Review's exclusive interview with Leader Radogno is available HERE.
