Out of Work because of Springfield Standoff
On March 30th 2016, Illinois earned the distinction of being the state operating the longest without a budget. A terrible distinction that might ultimately bring about some change; however, the process has proven to be inefficient and brutal.
Looking at just how energy efficiency and clean energy jobs in the state have been effected. Everyone in Illinois pays a tax on their electric usage. The tax is earmarked (dedicated) to funding energy saving or clean energy projects in the state. These funds HAVE been collected; however, they cannot be spent. The reason, of course, is that without a budget the allocation of the funds is not authorized (yes, they were collected for this purpose).
The result, projects will not be completed and jobs have been lost. This same story can be retold in many industries.
However, if this budget impasse is not resolved before May 31 the monies collected for the fund will evaporate (be returned to the general assemble for use wherever they want to allocate them). So jobs will be lost, the state will not benefit from clean or renewable energy and the politicians will get more money to spend on what they want. This is progress?
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