One of Illinois’ top Democratic leaders is pushing back on one of the first ideas from the new governor. Republican Governor Bruce Rauner says he wants to ban unions from giving campaign contributions to politicians.
Senate President John Cullerton says he won’t support policies that try to put unions out of business.
"It’s not bribery for union people to organize, to donate money to campaign contributors. They can do that and it’s a democracy. Just like Bruce Rauner can raise $20 million dollars from two people in one day."
Rauner has also proposed local governments should pass so-called right to work laws. Those are two ideas Rauner has floated ahead of Wednesday’s State of the State Address.