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Rauner asks Democrats for budget proposal, cancels meeting
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants Democratic leaders to present him a budget proposal to end an 18-month stalemate before meeting again for another round of negotiations.
Rauner made the announcement Wednesday, a day before a planned meeting with legislative leaders, which he canceled.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Rauner canceled Thursday's meeting when he learned Democrats would not be presenting a budget proposal.
Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan spokesman Steve Brown said Rauner should be the one presenting a spending plan.
Read more: http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161207/rauner-asks-democrats-for-budget-proposal-cancels-meeting