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Myers Reviews State Budget

Macomb, IL – News Director Rich Egger sat down with State Representative Rich Myers (R-Colchester) to talk about the new spending plan for Illinois and its impact on the western part of the state. The topics reviewed include K-12 spending levels, new money for WIU, and the increased spending for Amtrak. Another issue discussed is the continued lag in reimbursement for Medicaid providers. Myers also shared some thoughts on State Representative Art Tenhouse (R-Liberty), who has announced he will retire from the legislature. You can listen to the entire conversation by clicking on the audio button above.