Judge says state workers will continue being paid

Posted on February 16, 2017
Lisa Madigan
Illinois AG Lisa Madigan had filed a motion which would have meant state worker’s pay was halted during the budget impasse. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan)

By Adam Studzinski

BELLEVILLE – An Illinois judge has denied a request by the attorney general to stop paying state workers unless lawmakers resolve the state’s budget impasse.

A St. Clair County Circuit Judge on Thursday refused to reverse a previous court order requiring Illinois to pay state employees in the absence of a spending plan.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan argued stopping pay is constitutional and will hasten a budget agreement.

A statement from Governor Rauner’s administration said they’re pleased the state’s employees will continue to be paid.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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