
Newly-inaugurated Illinois governor Bruce Rauner is the state’s first Republican governor in 12 years. In a state suffering the worst fiscal crisis of any in the Union, save perhaps California, the billionaire businessman is expected to restore sound principles to state management. Yet in his first “State of the State” address, Rauner failed to mention the words “pension,” “debt,” or “deficit”–and focused on other issues, including labor union reform and a proposed minimum wage hike to $10.
by Joel B. Pollak5 Feb 2015, 6:14 AM PST0

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called for an “American renewal” in his State of the State speech at the New Jersey House of Representatives today, as speculation mounts that he intends to run for president. Christie promoted himself a bipartisan reformer in his state, taking shots at the partisanship and gridlock in Washington.
by Charlie Spiering13 Jan 2015, 12:26 PM PST0

Jerry Brown made various claims and stated various goals in his State of the State Address on Monday, some of which are inaccurate, some of which are more “Governor Moonbeam.”
by William Bigelow6 Jan 2015, 3:42 AM PST0

In 2011, we were handed a mess and through solid, steady work we turned it around. While we have not reached the Promised Land, we have much to be proud of.
by William Bigelow5 Jan 2015, 3:07 PM PST0

California Governor Jerry Brown is set to be sworn in for his fourth term at the state capitol today, and will combine the ceremony with his annual ‘State of the State’ address. The governor won re-election comfortably in November, and
by Joel B. Pollak5 Jan 2015, 4:32 AM PST0