Senior Lecturer Paula Worthington takes stock of Illinois' fiscal turmoil, and what the new governor could do about it January 12, 2015 Jake J. Smith Bruce Rauner just took office as the 42nd Governor of Illinois—but with that title comes a very tall order. Rauner is inheriting a state in serious financial turmoil. The deficit is expected to nearly double in a year, while revenues are expected to drop by billions. Meanwhile, a $100 billion pension debt looms large in the background. What can be done, and how might Gov. Rauner handle it? Chicago Harris Senior Lecturer Paula Worthington helps sort it all out. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunesor Stitcher, or follow us on SoundCloud! Faculty Spotlight Paula Worthington Senior Lecturer Paula Worthington has taught hundreds of public policy graduate students the basics of state and local government fiscal policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., May 01, 2024 | 12:00 PM Campus Visit Wed., May 01, 2024 | 12:20 PM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60487 United States
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