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AFSCME Holds Demonstration Outside Governor's Office Over Unpaid Raises February 03, 2012, 06:06:33 by wmaynews in . Union says Quinn's pro-union rhetoric does not match his action; dozens of workers staged protest outside Quinn's Capitol office, demanding that he honor state's contract with AFSCME; governor says he cannot pay contractually-obligated salary increases because lawmakers did not approve enough money for them; case is pending in court | | Send To Friend | views Hearing Set For Tuesday On JDC Closure Plan February 03, 2012, 06:04:41 by wmaynews in . Committee on Government Forecasting and Accountability will meet at the Capitol Tuesday at 10am to hear from governor's staff on closure plan; state wants to close Jacksonville Developmental Center and move clients to smaller community-based facilities; union representing JDC workers says hearing should be more detailed, and should have been scheduled with more advance notice to workers and families | | Send To Friend | views City Budget Hearings Open February 03, 2012, 06:00:29 by wmaynews in . Discussion centers on repayment of old debt; Ald. Frank Edwards thinks the city should hold some money back in reserve, but city budget director Bill McCarty says administration believes incoming revenues will provide ample cushion; budget must be finalized by Mar. 1 | | Send To Friend | views Schock's GOP Opponent Thrown Off Ballot February 03, 2012, 05:59:21 by wmaynews in . Farmer Darrel Miller found to be 17 signatures short of minimum required to be on ballot; Miller had submitted more signatures than needed originally, but 129 were found to be invalid and were disqualified; Schock will face Democratic opponent in the November general election for the 18th Congressional District | | Send To Friend | views |
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